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Newark Digital Academy

Summary:

Newark Digital Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades 1-12 in Newark, Ohio, with 268 students enrolled. The school is part of the Newark City School District, which is ranked 514 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Newark Digital Academy has a predominantly white student population, ranging from 85-87% over the past 3 years, it has a lower percentage of African American (1.87-2.94%) and Hispanic (1.26-2.24%) students compared to the state averages. The school has seen fluctuating 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 53.4% to 77.3% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average of around 85-90% and the Newark City School District average of 59.5% to 73.6%. Additionally, Newark Digital Academy has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.6% to 57.9% over the past 5 years, substantially higher than the state average of around 15-20% and the Newark City School District average of 39.7% to 52.4%.

Academically, Newark Digital Academy students consistently underperform compared to the state and Newark City School District averages on Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 4% of Newark Digital Academy 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 31% in the Newark City School District and 46.3% statewide. These factors suggest the school may be facing resource constraints and challenges in providing personalized support and instruction to its students, leading to the overall academic underperformance.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 1-12

 1440 Granville Rd Ste J
       Newark, OH  43055-4436

(740) 328-2022

District: Newark City

SchoolDigger Rank:
773rd of 1,046 Ohio Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,433 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  29.5 Help
Number of students:  310

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
Two or more races:
11.0%
African American:
1.6%
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Compare Details Newark Digital Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Newark Digital Academy ranks worse than 73.9% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Newark Digital Academy ranks worse than 79.6% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newark Digital Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), two or more races (11%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newark Digital Academy is 29.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newark Digital Academy is $12,433.
Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Newark Digital Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Digital Academy 773rd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Newark Digital Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Newark Digital Academy 688th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Newark Digital Academy in the ranking list.)

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Newark City:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark City 514th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newark Digital Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.05 950th 1610 41.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.45 985th 1404 29.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.93 1041st 1467 29.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.88 1006th 1249 19.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Newark Digital Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.99 856th 1050 18.5%
2021 26.53 735th 1037 29.1%
2022 21.07 776th 1017 23.7%
2023 36.27 688th 1048 34.4%
2024 23.82 773rd 1046 26.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.36 753rd 923 18.4%
2022 24.14 725th 947 23.4%
2023 30.26 704th 974 27.7%
2024 19.63 795th 989 19.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.37 696th 910 23.5%
2022 15.62 768th 925 17.0%
2023 15.79 771st 943 18.2%
2024 31.40 669th 942 29.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.76 694th 924 24.9%
2022 16.49 762nd 946 19.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.32 760th 796 4.5%
2021 9.57 718th 781 8.1%
2022 8.50 755th 809 6.7%
2023 24.85 654th 805 18.8%
2024 11.79 718th 795 9.7%
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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 Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.41 714th 836 14.6%
2021 27.34 611th 819 25.4%
2022 12.24 698th 836 16.5%
2023 27.57 636th 867 26.6%
2024 15.83 688th 864 20.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.08 690th 779 11.4%
2021 28.54 593rd 763 22.3%
2022 15.39 653rd 773 15.5%
2023 25.86 622nd 805 22.7%
2024 13.99 693rd 822 15.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.52 735th 781 5.9%
2021 26.70 601st 775 22.5%
2022 13.24 673rd 794 15.2%
2023 21.76 650th 813 20.0%
2024 16.98 660th 798 17.3%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.90 566th 628 9.9%
2022 9.55 594th 606 2.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.46 678th 792 14.4%
2021 34.74 560th 778 28.0%
2022 9.23 706th 808 12.6%
2023 28.81 607th 819 25.9%
2024 11.20 694th 816 15.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Newark Digital Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.09 716th 739 3.1%
2021 21.56 610th 727 16.1%
2022 6.08 698th 749 6.8%
2023 21.21 623rd 756 17.6%
2024 9.22 682nd 754 9.5%
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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 Newark Digital Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 279 13 0 5 3 1 30 0 331
2020 317 6 1 5 2 0 28 0 359
2021 415 14 1 6 1 0 39 0 476
2022 316 9 0 5 2 0 39 0 371
2023 232 5 1 6 0 0 24 0 268
2024 266 5 1 4 0 0 34 0 310

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 Newark Digital Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 331 11.0 30.0 n/a
2020 359 12.0 29.9 n/a
2021 476 12.0 39.6 n/a
2022 371 14.0 26.5 n/a
2023 268 11.0 24.3 n/a
2024 310 10.5 29.5 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 Newark Digital Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 331 11.0 30.0 n/a
2020 359 12.0 29.9 n/a
2021 476 12.0 39.6 n/a
2022 371 14.0 26.5 n/a
2023 268 11.0 24.3 n/a
2024 310 10.5 29.5 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 Newark Digital Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,214
2022 $9,423
2023 $9,998
2024 $12,433

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newark Digital Academy

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 856th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 688th of 1048 Middle schools
 15.9%
Ranks 714th of 836 High schoolsRanks 636th of 867 High schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Newark Digital Academy)021.4
 21.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Newark City)55.940.7
 15.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Digital Academy)38.575
 36.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)63.159.6
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Newark Digital Academy)5029.2
 20.8%
   8th Grade Science (Newark City)65.456.2
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newark Digital Academy)16.712
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newark City)5841.7
 16.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Digital Academy)38.524
 14.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)55.852.1
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course American Government (Newark Digital Academy)49.459.5
 10.1%
   End of Course American Government (Newark City)70.672.4
 1.8%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Newark Digital Academy)55.951.6
 4.3%
   End of Course American History (Newark City)82.469.7
 12.7%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Newark Digital Academy)52.853.6
 0.8%
   End of Course Biology (Newark City)76.163.6
 12.5%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Newark Digital Academy)42.352
 9.7%
   End of Course English II (Newark City)66.456.1
 10.3%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Newark Digital Academy)6.817.2
 10.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Newark City)4941.6
 7.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Newark Digital Academy)12.526.5
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Newark City)59.752.3
 7.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students331268
 19%
African American135
 61.5%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White279232
 16.8%
Two or More Races3024
 20%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Newark Digital Academy.

Newark Digital Academy ranks 773rd of 1046 Ohio alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Newark Digital Academy are 86% White, 11% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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