Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Early College 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early College Academy's student population of 123 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early College Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2783 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
76%
17%
White
5%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College Academy's ranking?
Early College Academy is ranked #2783 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Academy?
The graduation rate of Early College Academy is 20-24%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Early College Academy?
123 students attend Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Early College Academy students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early College Academy offer ?
Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College Academy part of?
Early College Academy is part of Early College Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Early College Academy located?
Early College Academy is located in the Uptown District neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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