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Columbus Online Academy

Summary:

Columbus Online Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Columbus City Schools District, with 649 students enrolled from diverse backgrounds.

The school faces significant challenges, with a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 74.8% - much higher than the district average of 56.3%. Academically, the school's performance on state tests is well below both district and state averages, with only 10.5% of 3rd graders proficient in math compared to 32.6% in the district and 62.1% statewide. While the school's 80.6% four-year graduation rate is higher than the district average, it is still lower than the state average. In comparison, Westwood Preparatory Academy, a nearby public charter school, has a very different student demographic and an even lower graduation rate, suggesting complex challenges facing students in the area.

The school's declining test scores over the past year and the district's low ranking (679 out of 839 in Ohio) and 1-star rating may indicate limited funding and resources available to support the school and its students. Addressing the issues of student engagement, academic achievement, and graduation rates will require a comprehensive approach to improve attendance, instructional quality, and student support services.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 4841 E Livingston Ave
       Columbus, OH  43227-2172

(614) 365-8472

District: Columbus City Schools District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1396th of 1,577 Ohio Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  649

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.4%
White:
28.4%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Compare Details Columbus Online Academy ranks worse than 88.5% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Columbus Online Academy ranks worse than 82.8% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Columbus Online Academy ranks worse than 85.3% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbus Online Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Online Academy 1396th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Columbus Online Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Online Academy 866th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Columbus Online Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Online Academy 737th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Columbus Online Academy in the ranking list.)

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Columbus City Schools District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus City Schools District 679th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbus Online Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.17 1450th 1596 9.1%
2024 10.44 1396th 1577 11.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.32 1311th 1447 9.4%
2024 13.10 1301st 1484 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.00 1251st 1483 15.6%
2024 4.87 1406th 1466 4.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.74 1395th 1498 6.9%
2024 16.60 1243rd 1485 16.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.74 485th 610 20.5%
2024 17.38 531st 603 11.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Columbus Online Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.12 873rd 1048 16.7%
2024 14.82 866th 1046 17.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.94 331st 590 43.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.09 817th 974 16.1%
2024 18.45 807th 989 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.52 792nd 943 16.0%
2024 18.55 744th 942 21.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.46 862nd 963 10.5%
2024 10.91 838th 958 12.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.75 264th 436 39.4%
2024 34.38 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.00 763rd 805 5.2%
2024 1.67 788th 795 0.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.56 724th 867 16.5%
2024 9.60 737th 864 14.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.55 577th 614 6.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.54 670th 805 16.8%
2024 13.07 700th 822 14.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.58 702nd 813 13.7%
2024 14.18 677th 798 15.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.77 790th 819 3.5%
2024 5.38 753rd 816 7.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.84 262nd 323 18.9%
2024 34.77 196th 318 38.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Columbus Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.51 690th 754 8.5%
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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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbus Online Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 184 314 11 68 3 0 69 0 649

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 Columbus Online Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 649 0.0 n/a 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 Columbus Online Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 649 0.0 n/a 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbus Online Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2023 $13,048

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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In the 2022-23 school year, 649 students attended Columbus Online Academy.

Students at Columbus Online Academy are 48% African American, 28% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Columbus Online Academy ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Ohio alternative schools.


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