Bio-Med Science Academy is a public STEM+M school in Portage County, Ohio, United States. The school's original location, now known as the Rootstown campus, is on the campus of Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, and houses grades 7 through 12.
Serving 960 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bio-med Science Academy Stem School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bio-med Science Academy Stem School's student population of 960 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
Blue, Green
School Rankings
Bio-med Science Academy Stem School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bio-med Science Academy Stem School is 0.19, 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
#1416 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Bio-med Science Academy Stem School's ranking?
Bio-med Science Academy Stem School is ranked #1416 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bio-med Science Academy Stem School often compared to?
Bio-med Science Academy Stem Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bio-med Science Academy Stem School?
The graduation rate of Bio-med Science Academy Stem School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bio-med Science Academy Stem School?
960 students attend Bio-med Science Academy Stem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bio-med Science Academy Stem School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bio-med Science Academy Stem School?
Bio-med Science Academy Stem School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bio-med Science Academy Stem School offer ?
Bio-med Science Academy Stem School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bio-med Science Academy Stem School part of?
Bio-med Science Academy Stem School is part of Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School District.
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