West Central Learning Academy II

Summary:

West Central Learning Academy II is a public charter high school in Lima, Ohio, serving 75 students in grades 9-12. Despite its diverse student population, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Ohio high schools, with significant challenges in student engagement, academic achievement, and graduation rates.

West Central Learning Academy II faces several key issues that set it apart from nearby schools. The school has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 64.8% to 84.3% over the past 5 years, well above the state average. Its four-year graduation rates have also been low, ranging from 35.1% to 59.2%, well below the state average. Academically, the school's students perform significantly below state averages on Ohio's End-of-Course exams, with proficiency rates as low as 5.6% in Geometry. In contrast, the nearby Bath Digital Academy has a 5-star rating, and the Apollo Career Center has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 compared to West Central Learning Academy II's 10:1 ratio.

While West Central Learning Academy II has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, this diversity does not appear to translate into equitable academic outcomes. The school's performance lags behind the state averages across all racial subgroups, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of its educational model, support systems, and resource allocation to better serve its students and improve their outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801-4215

(419) 227-9252

District: West Central Learning Academy II

SchoolDigger Rank:
818^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,691

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 71

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.5%

African American:

33.8%

Two or more races:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Central Learning Academy II ranks worse than 94.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Central Learning Academy II who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at West Central Learning Academy II is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), African American (33.8%), two or more races (14.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central Learning Academy II is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare West Central Learning Academy II employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central Learning Academy II is $14,691.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Central Learning Academy II:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Learning Academy II 818^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See West Central Learning Academy II in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

West Central Learning Academy II:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Learning Academy II 790^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Central Learning Academy II

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Rank History for all students at West Central Learning Academy II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	13.38	693^rd	756	8.3%
2008	24.67	664^th	767	13.4%
2009	55.95	484^th	791	38.8%
2010	54.55	522^nd	819	36.3%
2011	40.35	638^th	818	22.0%
2012	46.49	615^th	832	26.1%
2015	12.79	697^th	778	10.4%
2016	8.99	728^th	784	7.1%
2017	5.42	732^nd	773	5.3%
2018	3.95	745^th	800	6.9%
2019	8.24	736^th	836	12.0%
2021	11.90	693^rd	819	15.4%
2022	13.78	690^th	836	17.5%
2023	20.69	666^th	867	23.2%
2024	4.23	818^th	864	5.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Central Learning Academy II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	6.20	700^th	758	7.7%
2019	4.65	734^th	779	5.8%
2021	22.05	627^th	763	17.8%
2022	23.96	613^th	773	20.7%
2023	7.99	727^th	805	9.7%
2024	0.98	817^th	822	0.6%

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Rank History for Female students at West Central Learning Academy II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.26	750^th	781	4.0%
2021	8.54	688^th	775	11.2%

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Rank History for Male students at West Central Learning Academy II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.43	790^th	816	3.2%

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Rank History for White students at West Central Learning Academy II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.40	714^th	739	3.4%
2024	0.16	753^rd	754	0.1%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Central Learning Academy II

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	18	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
2003	18	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
2004	31	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	34
2005	65	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	74
2006	59	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	74
2007	82	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	5	100
2008	112	9	0	2	n/a	n/a	8	131
2009	80	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	90
2010	86	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	9	104
2011	107	6	3	1	0	10	0	127
2012	91	7	2	0	0	9	0	109
2013	46	5	2	1	0	3	0	57
2014	38	1	3	0	0	7	0	49
2015	37	4	3	0	0	11	0	55
2016	37	5	4	0	0	5	0	51
2017	64	10	5	0	0	11	0	90
2018	46	8	7	0	0	10	0	71
2019	45	13	2	0	0	9	0	69
2020	45	11	3	0	0	8	0	67
2021	45	18	6	0	0	17	0	86
2022	52	25	7	1	0	14	0	99
2023	33	27	7	1	0	7	0	75
2024	33	24	4	0	0	10	0	71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Central Learning Academy II

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	22	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	22	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	34	3.0	11.3	n/a
2005	74	5.4	13.7	0
2006	74	11.4	6.5	0
2007	100	14.5	6.9	0
2008	131	11.2	11.7	n/a
2009	90	13.0	6.9	0
2010	104	14.0	7.4	0
2011	127	13.5	9.4	0
2012	109	12.1	9.0	0
2013	57	11.5	4.9	0
2014	49	8.3	5.8	0
2015	55	n/a	n/a	0
2016	51	10.0	5.1	0
2017	90	9.4	9.5	n/a
2018	71	5.9	12.0	n/a
2019	69	5.9	11.5	n/a
2020	67	4.4	15.0	n/a
2021	86	4.5	19.1	n/a
2022	99	8.0	12.3	n/a
2023	75	7.5	10.0	n/a
2024	71	6.5	10.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Central Learning Academy II

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	22	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	22	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	34	3.0	11.3	n/a
2005	74	5.4	13.7	0
2006	74	11.4	6.5	0
2007	100	14.5	6.9	0
2008	131	11.2	11.7	n/a
2009	90	13.0	6.9	0
2010	104	14.0	7.4	0
2011	127	13.5	9.4	0
2012	109	12.1	9.0	0
2013	57	11.5	4.9	0
2014	49	8.3	5.8	0
2015	55	n/a	n/a	0
2016	51	10.0	5.1	0
2017	90	9.4	9.5	n/a
2018	71	5.9	12.0	n/a
2019	69	5.9	11.5	n/a
2020	67	4.4	15.0	n/a
2021	86	4.5	19.1	n/a
2022	99	8.0	12.3	n/a
2023	75	7.5	10.0	n/a
2024	71	6.5	10.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Central Learning Academy II

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$9,419
2023	$13,213
2024	$14,691

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central Learning Academy II

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 736^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 666^th of 867 High schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (West Central Learning Academy II)	50	61.5	11.5%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (West Central Learning Academy II)	29.2	50	20.8%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course English II (West Central Learning Academy II)	36.4	36.4
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (West Central Learning Academy II)	0	12.5	12.5%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (West Central Learning Academy II)	17.6	35.7	18.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	69	75	8.7%
African American	13	27	107.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	45	33	26.7%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%

Schools Near West Central Learning Academy II

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)			Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Integrated Math II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Integrated Math II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
West Central Learning Academy II	Public, Charter	9-12	522 W North St	Lima	45801	Allen County	West Central Learning Academy II	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 227-9252	71	7	10.9		33 (46.5%)	24 (33.8%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (14.1%)	4.2	818^th of 864 public high schools	5.3%		20.7	666^th of 867 public high schools	23.2%	152		33.3	10.0							5.9	13.6	5.6			$14,691
Lima Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Spartan Way	Lima	45801	Allen County	Lima City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 996-3000	1,000	66	15.0		357 (35.7%)	363 (36.3%)	76 (7.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	198 (19.8%)	23.6	648^th of 864 public high schools	25.0%		24.6	649^th of 867 public high schools	25.1%	1		66.7	52.8							41.3	42.1	22.9	1.1	11.3	$14,437
Bath Digital Academy	Public, Virtual	8-12	2850 Bible Rd	Lima	45801	Allen County	Bath Local	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(419) 221-0807	16	1	16.0		13 (81.3%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)								(n/a)															$2,726
Bath High School	Public	9-12	2850 Bible Rd	Lima	45801	Allen County	Bath Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 221-0366	433	29	14.7	37.2%	385 (88.9%)	11 (2.5%)	17 (3.9%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	78.4	93^rd of 864 public high schools	89.2%		72	171^st of 867 public high schools	80.3%	78		85.7	81.5							89.7	82.4	56.9		87.5	$13,522
Apollo Career Center	Public	7-12	3325 Shawnee Rd	Lima	45806	Allen County	Apollo	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 998-2908	763	64	11.8		628 (82.3%)	51 (6.7%)	37 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (5.4%)								(n/a)
Shawnee High School	Public	9-12	3333 Zurmehly Rd	Lima	45806	Allen County	Shawnee Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 998-8000	691	37	18.6	26.8%	565 (81.8%)	40 (5.8%)	25 (3.6%)	17 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.2%)	78.1	98^th of 864 public high schools	88.7%		78.5	98^th of 867 public high schools	88.7%			90.5	86.7							75.1	82.1	68.0		78.3	$12,031
Perry High School	Public	7-12	2770 E Breese Rd	Lima	45806	Allen County	Perry Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 221-2774	323	18	17.9	66.6%	188 (58.2%)	75 (23.2%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (16.4%)	53.4	419^th of 864 public high schools	51.5%		55.2	398^th of 867 public high schools	54.1%	21	52.3	77.1	74.4		31.7	32.1		65.1	41.5	66.7	60.9	36.2		53.6	$13,191
Elida High School	Public	9-12	401 E North St	Elida	45807	Allen County	Elida Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 331-4115	593	35	16.9	42.8%	394 (66.4%)	81 (13.7%)	50 (8.4%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.9%)	75.1	135^th of 864 public high schools	84.4%		71.3	181^st of 867 public high schools	79.1%	46		74.7	88.3							83.7	79.2	67.3		75.3	$13,336
Allen East High School	Public	9-12	9105 Harding Hwy	Harrod	45850	Allen County	Allen East Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 648-3333	258	18	14.3	98.8%	246 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	64.1	281^st of 864 public high schools	67.5%		68.4	217^th of 867 public high schools	75.0%	64		85.7	83.3							63.4	71.2	46.7		64.2	$12,441
Waynesfield-Goshen Local High School	Public	6-12	500 N Westminster St	Waynesfield	45896	Auglaize County	Waynesfield-Goshen Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 568-9100	238	16	14.6	65.5%	231 (97.1%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.1	333^rd of 864 public high schools	61.5%		67	245^th of 867 public high schools	71.7%	88	64.5	73.3	59.0	57.6	45.5	56.7	66.7	66.7	45.2	81.6	62.5	59.0		71.1	$16,796

Frequently Asked Questions about West Central Learning Academy II

What is the racial makeup of West Central Learning Academy II?

Students at West Central Learning Academy II are 46% White, 34% African American, 14% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Is West Central Learning Academy II a good school?

West Central Learning Academy II ranks in the bottom 5.3% of Ohio high schools.

How many students attend West Central Learning Academy II?

In the 2023-24 school year, 71 students attended West Central Learning Academy II.

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