Serving 460 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 18% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orion Academy's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways.
School Rankings
Orion 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 Orion Academy is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2758 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orion Academy's ranking?
Orion Academy is ranked #2758 out of 3,181 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Orion Academy?
460 students attend Orion Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Orion Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orion Academy?
Orion Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orion Academy offer ?
Orion Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orion Academy part of?
Orion Academy is part of Orion Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Orion Academy located?
Orion Academy is located in the South Fairmount neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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