Early College Academy

137 E State St
Columbus, OH 43215
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Bottom 50%
Serving 122 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤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:

School Overview

Early College Academy's student population of 122 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
122 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Early College Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2869 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
50%
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≤20%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
10%
7%
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Black
83%
17%
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White
7%
67%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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20-29%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Early College Academy's ranking?
Early College Academy is ranked #2869 out of 3,137 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Academy?
The graduation rate of Early College Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Early College Academy?
122 students attend Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Early College Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early College Academy offer ?
Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Early College Academy part of?
Early College Academy is part of Early College Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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