Rushmore Academy (Closed 2023)

2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Marion, OH 43302
Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Rushmore 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 48:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 16-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(17-18)
≤5%
62%
(17-18)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
17:1
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
17%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 16-year historical data

White
91%
65%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 16-year historical data

Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
9%
0.17

Showing 2011–2025. View full 16-year historical data

(17-18)
55-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rushmore Academy 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rushmore Academy?
The graduation rate of Rushmore Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rushmore Academy?
334 students attend Rushmore Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rushmore Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rushmore Academy?
Rushmore Academy has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rushmore Academy offer ?
Rushmore Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rushmore Academy part of?
Rushmore Academy is part of Rushmore Academy School District.

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