John Adams College and Career Academy is a public high school located on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, John Adams College & Career 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Adams College & Career Academy's student population of 450 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 113% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
John Adams College & Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams College & Career Academy is 0.12, 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
#3182 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
94%
17%
White
2%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
86%
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 John Adams College & Career Academy's ranking?
John Adams College & Career Academy is ranked #3182 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Adams College & Career Academy?
The graduation rate of John Adams College & Career Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend John Adams College & Career Academy?
450 students attend John Adams College & Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of John Adams College & Career Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Adams College & Career Academy?
John Adams College & Career Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Adams College & Career Academy offer ?
John Adams College & Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Adams College & Career Academy part of?
John Adams College & Career Academy is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is John Adams College & Career Academy located?
John Adams College & Career Academy is located in the Corlett neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 4 other public schools located in Corlett.
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