Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, The For Urban Scholars 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The For Urban Scholars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The For Urban Scholars's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The For Urban Scholars 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 The For Urban Scholars is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3118 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
95%
17%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The For Urban Scholars's ranking?
The For Urban Scholars is ranked #3118 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are The For Urban Scholars often compared to?
The For Urban Scholarsis often viewed alongside schools like A+ Arts Academy, Arts & College Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of The For Urban Scholars?
The graduation rate of The For Urban Scholars is 50-54%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend The For Urban Scholars?
336 students attend The For Urban Scholars.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of The For Urban Scholars students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The For Urban Scholars?
The For Urban Scholars has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does The For Urban Scholars offer ?
The For Urban Scholars offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The For Urban Scholars part of?
The For Urban Scholars is part of The Academy For Urban Scholars School District.
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