Serving 827 students in grades 6-12, Columbus Global Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
827 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)19%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
3%
Hispanic
27%
8%
Black
36%
17%
White
6%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)30-34%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus Global Academy?
The graduation rate of Columbus Global Academy is 30-34%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend Columbus Global Academy?
827 students attend Columbus Global Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Columbus Global Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Columbus Global Academy offer ?
Columbus Global Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Columbus Global Academy part of?
Columbus Global Academy is part of Columbus City School District.
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