Progressive Academy (Closed 2014)

Progressive Academy serves 318 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% 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
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(12-13)
45-49%
76%
(12-13)
60-64%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
52%
17%
White
36%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
(12-13)
70-74%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School District Name
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Progressive Academy?
The graduation rate of Progressive Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend Progressive Academy?
318 students attend Progressive Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Progressive Academy students are Black, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Progressive Academy?
Progressive Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Progressive Academy offer ?
Progressive Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Progressive Academy part of?
Progressive Academy is part of Lima City School District.

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