Promise Academy

Summary:

Promise Academy is a public charter high school in Cleveland, OH, serving 111 students in grades 9-12. With a predominantly African American student body (92.79%), the school is part of the Promise Academy District, which is ranked 838 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Promise Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Ohio, placing in the bottom 0.3% statewide. The school has struggled with extremely low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 0% to 19.4%, and faces a persistent problem with chronic absenteeism, with rates as high as 99.8%. Academically, Promise Academy's performance is alarmingly low, with 0% proficiency in core subjects like Biology, English II, and Algebra I, compared to state averages of over 50%.

In contrast, the nearby Horizon Science Academy Cleveland has a more racially diverse student population and a much lower student-teacher ratio of 10.2, compared to Promise Academy's 27.7. Both schools serve predominantly low-income communities, with 79.31% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which likely contributes to the academic and attendance challenges faced by Promise Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1701 E 13th St
Cleveland, OH 44114-3227

(216) 443-0500

District: Promise Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
864^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,006

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 85

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.3%

White:

3.5%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Promise Academy ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Promise Academy 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 Racial makeup is: African American (95.3%), White (3.5%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Promise Academy is 21.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Promise Academy is $15,006.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Promise Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Promise Academy 864^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Promise Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Promise Academy 838^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Promise Academy

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Rank History for all students at Promise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2009	7.25	738^th	791	6.7%
2010	5.05	775^th	819	5.4%
2011	2.43	786^th	818	3.9%
2012	2.52	796^th	832	4.3%
2019	0.82	832^nd	836	0.5%
2023	1.34	866^th	867	0.1%
2024	0.64	864^th	864	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Promise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.25	776^th	779	0.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Promise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.06	780^th	781	0.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Promise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.31	301^st	303	0.7%
2023	3.69	322^nd	323	0.3%

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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 Promise Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	14	291	1	18	1	n/a	n/a	4	329
2009	16	411	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	7	454
2010	11	549	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	9	600
2011	18	640	1	24	0	0	0	0	683
2012	16	459	0	13	0	0	8	0	496
2013	14	485	0	15	1	0	6	0	521
2014	9	389	0	8	1	0	11	0	418
2015	14	276	0	12	1	0	15	0	318
2016	13	253	1	8	0	0	14	0	289
2017	10	220	2	5	0	0	8	0	245
2018	6	207	0	7	0	0	0	0	220
2019	5	211	0	7	0	0	1	0	224
2020	2	157	0	0	0	0	3	0	162
2021	0	142	0	0	0	0	2	0	144
2022	0	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100
2023	4	103	0	1	0	0	3	0	111
2024	3	81	0	1	0	0	0	0	85

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 Promise Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	329	5.0	65.8	n/a
2009	454	9.0	50.4	0
2010	600	12.0	50.0	0
2011	683	12.0	56.9	0
2012	496	14.0	35.4	0
2013	521	15.0	34.7	0
2014	418	15.0	27.8	0
2015	318	n/a	n/a	0
2016	289	13.0	22.2	0
2017	245	13.0	18.8	n/a
2018	220	5.0	44.0	n/a
2019	224	4.0	56.0	n/a
2020	162	4.0	40.5	n/a
2021	144	5.0	28.8	n/a
2022	100	5.0	20.0	n/a
2023	111	4.0	27.7	n/a
2024	85	4.0	21.2	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 Promise Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	329	5.0	65.8	n/a
2009	454	9.0	50.4	0
2010	600	12.0	50.0	0
2011	683	12.0	56.9	0
2012	496	14.0	35.4	0
2013	521	15.0	34.7	0
2014	418	15.0	27.8	0
2015	318	n/a	n/a	0
2016	289	13.0	22.2	0
2017	245	13.0	18.8	n/a
2018	220	5.0	44.0	n/a
2019	224	4.0	56.0	n/a
2020	162	4.0	40.5	n/a
2021	144	5.0	28.8	n/a
2022	100	5.0	20.0	n/a
2023	111	4.0	27.7	n/a
2024	85	4.0	21.2	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 Promise Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$13,190
2023	$10,085
2024	$15,006

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Promise Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 832^nd of 836 High schools	Ranks 866^th of 867 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Promise Academy)	10.7	9.1	1.6%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course English II (Promise Academy)	3.6	5.3	1.7%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	224	111	50.4%
African American	211	103	51.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	1	85.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	4	20%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%

Schools Near Promise Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (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 American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	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 Algebra I End of Course	Total
Promise Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1701 E 13th St	Cleveland	44114	Cuyahoga County	Promise Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 443-0500	85	4	21.2		3 (3.5%)	81 (95.3%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0.6	864^th of 864 public high schools	0.0%		1.3	866^th of 867 public high schools	0.1%	2			0.0	0.0			$15,006
Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts	Public	9-12	1440 Lakeside Ave E	Cleveland	44114	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-0000	314	21	14.9		24 (7.6%)	242 (77.1%)	34 (10.8%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	30.1	616^th of 864 public high schools	28.7%		22.6	657^th of 867 public high schools	24.2%	41	72.7		45.1	37.5	13.1	48.8	$14,533
Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School	Public	9-12	1440 Lakeside Ave E	Cleveland	44114	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-2500	232	20	11.6		32 (13.8%)	138 (59.5%)	56 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	33.3	602^nd of 864 public high schools	30.3%		16.4	687^th of 867 public high schools	20.8%	85	67.4	71.1	35.7	42.9	25.6	42.7	$20,854
MC^2 STEM High School	Public	9-12	601 Erieside Ave	Cleveland	44114	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8500	239	19	12.5		19 (7.9%)	203 (84.9%)	13 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	7.6	764^th of 864 public high schools	11.6%		11.3	734^th of 867 public high schools	15.3%	30	38.3	40.4	17.0	15.2	4.5	20.0	$20,941
Campus International High School	Public	9-12	3100 Chester Ave	Cleveland	44114	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8100	242	17	14.2		18 (7.4%)	206 (85.1%)	15 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	6.8	775^th of 864 public high schools	10.3%		11.5	730^th of 867 public high schools	15.8%	45	39.3	29.4	21.4	28.8	1.9	1.6	$18,113
Invictus High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3122 Euclid Ave	Cleveland	44115	Cuyahoga County	Invictus High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 539-7200	342	15	22.8		16 (4.7%)	311 (90.9%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2.9	848^th of 864 public high schools	1.9%		3.6	837^th of 867 public high schools	3.5%	11	10.0	11.5	8.5	3.6	1.7	13.3	$11,611
Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership	Public, Charter	9-12	3950 Prospect Ave E	Cleveland	44115	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 583-5210	303	17	17.8		73 (24.1%)	186 (61.4%)	32 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	5.3	796^th of 864 public high schools	7.9%		3.3	842^nd of 867 public high schools	2.9%	46	19.4	20.4	17.0	9.4	6.8	27.6	$9,451
East Technical High School	Public	9-12	2439 E 55th St	Cleveland	44104	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-1000	426	30	14.2		26 (6.1%)	370 (86.9%)	22 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	3.9	828^th of 864 public high schools	4.2%		4	826^th of 867 public high schools	4.7%	2	17.5	10.9	22.8	16.4	1.8	6.2	$16,888
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation	Public	9-12	4600 Detroit Ave	Cleveland	44102	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8450	421	26	16.1		46 (10.9%)	232 (55.1%)	120 (28.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	23.2	651^st of 864 public high schools	24.7%		22.1	660^th of 867 public high schools	23.9%	9	67.9	45.7	40.0	34.4	11.5	39.6	$17,494
Garrett Morgan School of Leadership and Innovation	Public	9-12	4600 Detroit Ave	Cleveland	44102	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-0000	431	24	17.9		43 (10.0%)	270 (62.6%)	108 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	14.1	703^rd of 864 public high schools	18.6%					(n/a)	47.1	32.6	42.6	34.6	3.4	30.1	$14,398

Frequently Asked Questions about Promise Academy

What is the racial makeup of Promise Academy?

Students at Promise Academy are 95% African American, 4% White, 1% Hispanic.

Is Promise Academy a good school?

Promise Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Ohio high schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 85 students attended Promise Academy.

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