Phoenix Academy Community School (Closed 2023)

Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Academy Community School 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(17-18)
≤10%
62%
(17-18)
15-19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
60%
17%
White
35%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
(17-18)
25-29%
82%
School District Name
Phoenix Academy Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Community School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Community School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy Community School?
223 students attend Phoenix Academy Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Phoenix Academy Community School students are Black, 35% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Phoenix Academy Community School offer ?
Phoenix Academy Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phoenix Academy Community School part of?
Phoenix Academy Community School is part of Phoenix Academy Community School District.

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