Zenith Academy West

Zenith Academy West is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio, with a total enrollment of 142 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (94.37%), with smaller percentages of White (3.52%), Hispanic (1.41%), and other racial groups.

While Zenith Academy West has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 1.7%, the school's academic performance on Ohio State Tests is consistently below the state average across various grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 0% (8th grade) to 40% (4th and 5th grade), compared to the state averages of 46.3% to 67.2%. Similarly, in English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 20% (8th grade) to 60% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 49.4% to 70.6%. The school's Science proficiency rates were also below the state averages, with 53.3% for 5th grade and 40% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 64% and 62.1%, respectively.

The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,171, which is below the state average, and its student-teacher ratio for the 2022-2023 school year was 28.4, which is higher than the recommended ratio for effective instruction. These resource allocation issues may contribute to the school's academic challenges and suggest a need for more investment in resources and staffing to improve student outcomes at Zenith Academy West.