Is Zenith Academy West a good school?

Zenith Academy West ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Ohio elementary schools.

How many students attend Zenith Academy West?

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Zenith Academy West.

What is the racial makeup of Zenith Academy West?

Students at Zenith Academy West are 94% African American, 3% White, 2% Hispanic.

Zenith Academy West

Summary:

Zenith Academy West is a public charter elementary school serving 142 students in grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating poor overall performance.

Zenith Academy West faces significant challenges in academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across all grade levels. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency is also low, and its performance among key student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is very poor, ranking in the bottom 20-25% of Ohio schools serving these groups. While the school's African American students perform better than the overall school, they still lag behind the state averages for this subgroup.

Interestingly, the nearby West Franklin Elementary School, which is part of the South-Western City School District, outperforms Zenith Academy West across most academic metrics, despite also struggling with high chronic absenteeism and low overall performance. The Columbus City Schools District elementary schools near Zenith Academy West, such as Georgian Heights Alt Elementary, Valleyview Elementary, and Eakin Elementary, also perform poorly, with proficiency rates well below the state averages.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

3385 South Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204-1213

(614) 272-6300

District: Zenith Academy West

SchoolDigger Rank:
1239^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,416

Student/teacher ratio: 39.7

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.3%

White:

3.1%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zenith Academy West ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Zenith Academy West ranks worse than 77.7% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.49. (See more...)

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 (94.3%), White (3.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zenith Academy West is 39.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zenith Academy West is $21,416.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zenith Academy West:

SchoolDigger ranks Zenith Academy West 1239^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Zenith Academy West in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Zenith Academy West 813^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Zenith Academy West in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Zenith Academy West 648^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Zenith Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	6.88	1528^th	1636	6.6%
2019	11.95	1475^th	1676	12.0%
2021	8.09	1465^th	1610	9.0%
2022	8.61	1442^nd	1588	9.2%
2023	8.74	1437^th	1596	10.0%
2024	21.82	1239^th	1577	21.4%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Zenith Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	8.06	172^nd	174	1.1%
2019	13.86	158^th	169	6.5%
2021	16.98	157^th	183	14.2%
2022	12.72	198^th	213	7.0%
2023	12.00	224^th	239	6.3%
2024	26.86	196^th	258	24.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Zenith Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	9.25	1377^th	1465	6.0%
2019	21.37	1235^th	1465	15.7%
2021	8.72	1298^th	1404	7.5%
2022	9.57	1303^rd	1419	8.2%
2023	9.99	1318^th	1447	8.9%
2024	26.93	1136^th	1484	23.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Zenith Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	8.90	1396^th	1518	8.0%
2022	6.59	1386^th	1488	6.9%
2024	8.35	1336^th	1466	8.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Zenith Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	4.07	1488^th	1536	3.1%
2022	9.46	1348^th	1518	11.2%
2024	11.18	1304^th	1485	12.2%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Zenith Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	26.00	474^th	598	20.7%
2019	38.59	365^th	605	39.7%
2021	23.46	422^nd	533	20.8%
2022	26.43	453^rd	601	24.6%
2023	25.81	458^th	610	24.9%
2024	50.18	251^st	603	58.4%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Zenith Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	15.82	823^rd	1010	18.5%
2019	11.41	906^th	1050	13.7%
2021	9.49	929^th	1037	10.4%
2022	5.63	984^th	1017	3.2%
2024	19.49	813^th	1046	22.3%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Zenith Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.00	104^th	107	2.8%
2019	19.32	109^th	127	14.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Zenith Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	19.74	763^rd	924	17.4%
2019	16.58	806^th	945	14.7%
2021	8.65	868^th	923	6.0%
2022	7.56	892^nd	947	5.8%
2024	26.15	739^th	989	25.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Zenith Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	40.47	220^th	384	42.7%
2019	32.58	272^nd	405	32.8%
2021	23.14	307^th	385	20.3%
2022	17.81	362^nd	413	12.3%
2024	47.53	177^th	429	58.7%

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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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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	5	182	17	0	204
2017	4	209	9	0	222
2018	1	214	2	0	217
2019	1	207	1	0	209
2020	4	184	3	0	191
2021	11	160	4	2	177
2022	12	175	3	2	192
2023	5	134	2	1	142
2024	5	150	3	1	159

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

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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 Zenith Academy West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	204	13.0	15.6	0
2017	222	14.0	15.8	n/a
2018	217	13.0	16.6	n/a
2019	209	17.0	12.2	n/a
2020	191	12.0	15.9	n/a
2021	177	14.0	12.6	n/a
2022	192	16.0	12.0	n/a
2023	142	5.0	28.4	n/a
2024	159	4.0	39.7	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 Zenith Academy West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	204	13.0	15.6	0
2017	222	14.0	15.8	n/a
2018	217	13.0	16.6	n/a
2019	209	17.0	12.2	n/a
2020	191	12.0	15.9	n/a
2021	177	14.0	12.6	n/a
2022	192	16.0	12.0	n/a
2023	142	5.0	28.4	n/a
2024	159	4.0	39.7	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 Zenith Academy West

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,171
2022	$9,807
2023	$14,355
2024	$21,416

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zenith Academy West

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1475^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1437^th of 1596 Elementary schools	2%
Ranks 906^th of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 984^th of 1017 Middle schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zenith Academy West)	38.1	13.3	24.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Zenith Academy West)	47.6	6.7	40.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zenith Academy West)	53.8	16.7	37.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Zenith Academy West)	53.8	25	28.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Zenith Academy West)	0	35.7	35.7%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zenith Academy West)	0	7.1	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Zenith Academy West)	15.4	35.7	20.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Zenith Academy West)	6.7	7.7	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Zenith Academy West)	20	23.1	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Zenith Academy West)	37.5	7.1	30.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	45.6	11.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Zenith Academy West)	50	21.4	28.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	60.3	7.4%
8th Grade Science (Zenith Academy West)	0	0
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	63	5.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Zenith Academy West)	20	0	20%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	43	14.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Zenith Academy West)	10	0	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	52.7	5.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	209	142	32.1%
African American	207	134	35.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	5	400%
Two or More Races	0	1

Schools Near Zenith Academy West

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (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 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th 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	Total
Zenith Academy West	Public, Charter	K-8	3385 South Blvd	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	Zenith Academy West	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 272-6300	159	4	39.7		5 (3.1%)	150 (94.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	21.8	1239^th of 1577 public elementary schools	21.4%		8.7	1437^th of 1596 public elementary schools	10.0%	198	53.3	40.0	19.0	40.0	40.0	6.7	16.7	0.0	23.8	37.5	60.0	40.0	50.0	20.0	$21,416
Great Western Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	310 N Wilson Rd	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	Great Western Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 276-1028	674	35	19.2		94 (13.9%)	222 (32.9%)	270 (40.1%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (11.6%)	14.6	1331^st of 1577 public elementary schools	15.6%		17.9	1278^th of 1596 public elementary schools	19.9%	53	20.3	29.8	37.7	14.8	20.3	11.3	4.7	22.4	47.2	49.2	39.2	27.4	27.1	31.0	$9,638
Valleyview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2989 Valleyview Dr	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6312	288	17	16.9		76 (26.4%)	88 (30.6%)	94 (32.6%)	10 (3.5%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)	11.5	1376^th of 1577 public elementary schools	12.7%		23.1	1230^th of 1596 public elementary schools	22.9%	146	24.3		14.3	44.4	16.2				22.9	48.1	27.0				$13,078
Westgate Alternative Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3080 Wicklow Rd	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5971	254	15	16.9		134 (52.8%)	51 (20.1%)	31 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (14.6%)	26.8	1169^th of 1577 public elementary schools	25.9%		31.7	1132^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	29.1%	37	46.7		15.8	51.7	33.3				47.4	62.1	46.7				$16,123
Sullivant Avenue Community School	Public, Charter	K-6	3435 Sullivant Ave	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	Sullivant Avenue Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 308-5991	234	11	21.2		19 (8.1%)	38 (16.2%)	166 (70.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	8.4	1441^st of 1577 public elementary schools	8.6%		4.4	1537^th of 1596 public elementary schools	3.7%	96	3.6		19.0	10.7	7.1	15.8			33.3	39.3	21.4	31.6			$10,638
West Broad Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2744 W Broad St	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5964	337	18	18.7		111 (32.9%)	96 (28.5%)	70 (20.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (17.5%)	6.9	1475^th of 1577 public elementary schools	6.5%		6.7	1486^th of 1596 public elementary schools	6.9%	11	17.9		22.2	11.6	2.6				41.3	32.6	30.8				$17,577
Eakin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3774 Eakin Rd	Columbus	43228	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5928	247	15	16.4		43 (17.4%)	137 (55.5%)	42 (17.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.7%)	5.3	1509^th of 1577 public elementary schools	4.3%		4.3	1541^st of 1596 public elementary schools	3.4%	32	4.5		23.3	34.4	4.5				30.0	18.8	18.2				$16,820
Burroughs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	551 S Richardson Ave	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5923	397	24	16.5		110 (27.7%)	132 (33.2%)	108 (27.2%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.1%)	3.2	1550^th of 1577 public elementary schools	1.7%		3.3	1570^th of 1596 public elementary schools	1.6%	20	11.4		2.6	11.8	13.6				12.2	15.7	31.8				$13,423
West Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-4	3501 Briggs Rd	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	South-Western City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 279-0646	484	28	17.1	88.4%	128 (26.4%)	191 (39.5%)	110 (22.7%)	14 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.9%)	25.2	1189^th of 1577 public elementary schools	24.6%		41.4	1035^th of 1596 public elementary schools	35.2%	154			39.3	54.7					41.3	46.3					$10,966
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	784 Georgian Dr	Columbus	43228	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5931	481	27	17.8		155 (32.2%)	106 (22.0%)	150 (31.2%)	28 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.7%)	36	1073^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	32.0%		39.1	1060^th of 1596 public elementary schools	33.6%	13	59.1		50.8	36.1	47.7				50.0	47.2	66.7				$13,817

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