Orion Academy

Orion Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. With a total enrollment of 514 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (84.44%). However, Orion Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools over the past three years, earning a concerning 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Orion Academy struggles to meet state standards, with proficiency rates significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was just 37.5% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 64%. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism, with 66.6% of students considered chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, well above the state average. Despite spending slightly more per student than the state average, Orion Academy has failed to show improvement in its academic performance or statewide ranking over the past three years.

The data suggests that Orion Academy is not providing a high-quality education for its students, and significant interventions may be necessary to address the school's challenges. Parents in the Orion Academy district should carefully consider their educational options and advocate for improvements to ensure their children receive the best possible learning opportunities.