Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Performance Academy Eastland 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Performance Academy Eastland's student population of 320 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Performance Academy Eastland 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 Performance Academy Eastland is 0.43, 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
#2587 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Performance Academy Eastland's ranking?
Performance Academy Eastland is ranked #2587 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Performance Academy Eastland often compared to?
Performance Academy Eastlandis often viewed alongside schools like Patriot Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Performance Academy Eastland?
320 students attend Performance Academy Eastland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Performance Academy Eastland students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Performance Academy Eastland?
Performance Academy Eastland has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Performance Academy Eastland offer ?
Performance Academy Eastland offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Performance Academy Eastland part of?
Performance Academy Eastland is part of Performance Academy Eastland School District.
In what neighborhood is Performance Academy Eastland located?
Performance Academy Eastland is located in the South Columbus neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 43 other public schools located in South Columbus.
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