Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy's student population of 65 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
77%
17%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
65%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86.2%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.5%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy?
65 students attend Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy?
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy offer ?
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy part of?
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy is part of Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy located?
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy is located in the North Broadway neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in North Broadway.
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