Westside Academy

Westside Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in North Columbus, Ohio, with a total enrollment of 311 students. The school's district rank is 579 out of 839 in Ohio and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Westside Academy has a predominantly African American student population (91.96%), with small percentages of Hispanic (6.43%) and White (1.29%) students. The school's academic performance on Ohio State Tests is generally below the state average across various grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 6.3% to 76% in English Language Arts and 7.1% to 55.2% in Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5%, which can negatively impact student learning and outcomes.

The data suggests that Westside Academy is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its predominantly African American student population. The school's consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and potential resource constraints, as evidenced by the relatively low spending per student ($7,213) and higher-than-recommended student-teacher ratio, indicate that significant improvements are needed to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students in the Westside Academy district.