Toledo School for the Arts is a public charter school in downtown Toledo, Ohio founded by former director Martin Porter. It was first sponsored by the Toledo Board of Education. In 2008 the school was chartered by Bowling Green State University.
Serving 750 students in grades 6-12, Toledo School For The Arts 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 35% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Toledo School For The Arts's student population of 750 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Toledo School For The Arts 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 Toledo School For The Arts is 0.61, 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
#1929 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Flying Pig
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toledo School For The Arts's ranking?
Toledo School For The Arts is ranked #1929 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Toledo School For The Arts often compared to?
Toledo School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Sylvania Southview High School, Toledo Preparatory And Fitness Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Toledo School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Toledo School For The Arts is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Toledo School For The Arts?
750 students attend Toledo School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Toledo School For The Arts students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toledo School For The Arts?
Toledo School For The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Toledo School For The Arts offer ?
Toledo School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Toledo School For The Arts part of?
Toledo School For The Arts is part of Toledo School For The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Toledo School For The Arts located?
Toledo School For The Arts is located in the Center City neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Center City.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Disappointing. Extreme amounts of homework. Mediocre instruction.
1 10/10/2025
Poor administration. Head of the school who does not resign when caught being racist. Sewing teacher who is stealing donated materials. Teachers and administrators who verbally abuse students. Not a positive environment for nurturing and educating young adults.
1 10/10/2025
Drop out recovery school. Defoe racists-how could a school be 75 percent middle-class whites girls in downtown Toledo and NOT be racist?! NO college prep here- no AP no IB no true honors classes. Don't be fooled by marketing. This is the commodification of education. Ran like a mega-church.
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