Serving 311 students in grades 1-12, Newark Digital 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)50-54%
82%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newark Digital Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newark Digital Academy?
The graduation rate of Newark Digital Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Newark Digital Academy?
311 students attend Newark Digital Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Newark Digital Academy students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Digital Academy?
Newark Digital Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newark Digital Academy offer ?
Newark Digital Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Newark Digital Academy part of?
Newark Digital Academy is part of Newark Digital Academy School District.
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