Summary:
Early College Academy is the only high school located in the Early College Academy district in Columbus, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 129 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (74.42%) with significant Hispanic representation (20.16%), and a small percentage of White (4.65%) and Asian (0.78%) students.
Despite being a public charter school, Early College Academy has consistently struggled with academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state average across all subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.3% of students were proficient or better in English II, compared to the state average of 61.4%. The school's four-year graduation rate for the same year was only 22.9%, which is extremely low compared to the state average. Additionally, Early College Academy had a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 95.0% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating that a large majority of students were chronically absent from school.
The data suggests that the challenges faced by Early College Academy may be linked to socioeconomic factors, as 39.53% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This, combined with the school's low academic performance and attendance rates, points to the need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by the student community.
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