Ginn Academy is an all-boys' public high school located in Cleveland, Ohio. A part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Ginn began instruction in 2007 opening in the building previously occupied by Spellacy Middle School in the city's South Collinwood neighborhood.
Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Ginn 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower 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 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ginn Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ginn Academy's student population of 302 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 1900% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
School Motto
Cultivating Young Men to Become Global Leaders of the Century
School Rankings
Ginn Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ginn Academy is 0.06, 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
#3095 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
97%
17%
White
1%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
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 Ginn Academy's ranking?
Ginn Academy is ranked #3095 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ginn Academy often compared to?
Ginn Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Glenville High School 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 54% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ginn Academy?
The graduation rate of Ginn Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ginn Academy?
302 students attend Ginn Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ginn Academy students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ginn Academy?
Ginn Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ginn Academy offer ?
Ginn Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ginn Academy part of?
Ginn Academy is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Ginn Academy located?
Ginn Academy is located in the South Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 6 other public schools located in South Collinwood.
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