Great Western Academy
Tel:
(614)276-1028
- Great Western Academy serves 721 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 40% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Great Western Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Great Western Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Great Western Academy's student population of 721 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 721 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Great Western Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,247 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Great Western Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2650 out of 3247 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 63% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 6% |
| Black | 37% | 17% |
| White | 25% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 21% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Great Western Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Great Western Academy is West High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Zenith Academy West (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Zenith Academy West Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 217 students
0.3 miles
3385 South Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614)272-6300 0.3 K-8 217 - Columbus Westmoor Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 498 students
0.6 miles
3001 Valleyview Dr
Columbus, OH 43204
(614)365-5974 0.6 6-8 498 - Columbus Valleyview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 274 students
0.7 miles
2989 Valleyview Dr
Columbus, OH 43204
(614)365-6312 0.7 PK-5 274 - Columbus West Broad Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
1.1 miles
2744 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614)365-5964 1.1 PK-5 523 - Columbus West High School Grades: 9-12 | 891 students
1.1 miles
179 S Powell Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614)365-5956 1.1 9-12 891
School Reviews
| 5 This School Was The Best School I Ever Went To . I Love The Teacher And Staff. They Are The Ones Who Put Me In High School . GOOOOOOOOOOOO BEARS. - Posted by Student/Alumni - marti |
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