Serving 55 students in grades 9-12, Southern Ohio Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
2 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)60-69%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southern Ohio Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Ohio Academy?
The graduation rate of Southern Ohio Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Southern Ohio Academy?
55 students attend Southern Ohio Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Southern Ohio Academy students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Southern Ohio Academy offer ?
Southern Ohio Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Ohio Academy part of?
Southern Ohio Academy is part of Southern Ohio Academy School District.
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