Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Zenith West 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zenith West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Zenith West's student population of 192 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zenith West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zenith West is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2817 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
91%
17%
White
6%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zenith West's ranking?
Zenith West is ranked #2817 out of 3,137 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Zenith West?
192 students attend Zenith West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Zenith West students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zenith West?
Zenith West has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zenith West offer ?
Zenith West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Zenith West part of?
Zenith West is part of Zenith Academy West School District.
In what neighborhood is Zenith West located?
Zenith West is located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 23 other public schools located in Hilltop.
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