Great River Connections Academy (Closed 2023)

3650 Olentangy River Rd Ste 43
Columbus, OH 43214
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,681 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Great River Connections 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 21% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,681 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
#2568 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Great River Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Great River Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Great River Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Great River Connections Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Great River Connections Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Great River Connections Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Great River Connections Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Great River Connections Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Great River Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Great River Connections Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Great River Connections Academy and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
61%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Great River Connections Academy and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Great River Connections Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great River Connections Academy's ranking?
Great River Connections Academy is ranked #2568 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great River Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Great River Connections Academy is 61%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Great River Connections Academy?
1,681 students attend Great River Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Great River Connections Academy students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great River Connections Academy?
Great River Connections Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great River Connections Academy offer ?
Great River Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great River Connections Academy part of?
Great River Connections Academy is part of Great River Connections Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Great River Connections Academy located?
Great River Connections Academy is located in the Olentangy West neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Olentangy West.

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