Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus
Tel:
(614)545-2000
- Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus serves 265 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus's student population of 265 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 265 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| Black | 23% | 16% |
| White | 67% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | 30-34% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus is Central High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southwood Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Southwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 344 students
0.1 miles
1500 S 4th St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614)365-5553 0.1 PK-6 344 - Columbus Lincoln Park Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 371 students
0.5 miles
579 E Markison Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614)365-5524 0.5 PK-6 371 - Columbus Central High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 139 students
0.8 miles
840 W State St
Columbus, OH 43222
(614)362-7530 0.8 9-12 139 - Columbus Siebert Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 350 students
0.8 miles
385 Reinhard Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614)365-6613 0.8 PK-6 350 - Columbus South High School Grades: 7-12 | 938 students
0.8 miles
1160 Ann St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614)365-5541 0.8 7-12 938
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