Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orion 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 14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orion Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orion Academy's student population of 509 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orion Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orion Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2783 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
86%
17%
White
3%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orion Academy's ranking?
Orion Academy is ranked #2783 out of 3,137 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Orion Academy?
509 students attend Orion Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Orion Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orion Academy?
Orion Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orion Academy offer ?
Orion Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Orion Academy part of?
Orion Academy is part of Orion Academy School District.
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