Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richard Allen 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard Allen Academy's student population of 124 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
Sowing seeds of knowledge ... growing trees of wisdom
School Rankings
Richard Allen 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 Richard Allen Academy is 0.59, which is more 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
#2490 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
40%
8%
Black
50%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
65%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Allen Academy's ranking?
Richard Allen Academy is ranked #2490 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Richard Allen Academy?
124 students attend Richard Allen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Richard Allen Academy students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Allen Academy?
Richard Allen Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Allen Academy offer ?
Richard Allen Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Allen Academy part of?
Richard Allen Academy is part of Richard Allen Academy School District.
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