Great Western Academy School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there is 1 public charter school in Great Western Academy School District, serving 721 students.
- Public charter school in Great Western Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). This district's average charter school ranking is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Ohio.
- The top ranked public charter school in Great Western Academy School District is Great Western Academy. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 63% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 20:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Great Western Academy School District |
| School District Website | http://imagineschoolsgwa.org/home/ |
| School District Phone Number | (614) 276-1028 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (OH) |
| # of Schools | 1 School | 341 Schools |
| # of Students | 721 Students | 113,392 Students |
| # of Teachers | 34 Teachers | 5,417 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 |
District Comparison
- Great Western Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 322 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (OH) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 62% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 63% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 243 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 21 Students | 1,167 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 210 Students | 9,019 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 29% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 265 Students | 53,183 Students |
| % Black Students | 37% | 47% |
| # of White Students | 175 Students | 42,465 Students |
| % White Students | 24% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 104 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 48 Students | 7,083 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 6% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 78 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 80 | 9,430 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 84 | 8,619 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 93 | 8,529 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 109 | 9,085 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 79 | 7,947 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 88 | 8,213 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 74 | 8,207 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 63 | 7,859 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 51 | 8,194 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 9,627 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 8,808 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 9,142 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 9,604 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 50 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $8,310 in this school district is less than the state average of $12,577. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $8,306 is less than the state average of $11,659. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (OH) |
| Total Revenue | $7 MM | $11 MM |
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| Spending | $7 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,310 | $12,577 |
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| Spending / Student | $8,306 | $11,659 |
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Great Western Academy School District Public Charter Schools (2020-21)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Great Western Academy Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 40%
Rank: Bottom 50%310 N Wilson Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-1028
Grades: K-8 | 721 students
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