Richard Allen Academy

1206 Shuler Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richard Allen 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richard Allen Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Richard Allen Academy's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
135 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Richard Allen Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Allen Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2621 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
52%
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40-44%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richard Allen 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.
21-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Richard Allen 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
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Richard Allen Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
41%
17%
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White
6%
67%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Richard Allen Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Richard Allen Academy and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richard Allen Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard Allen Academy's ranking?
Richard Allen Academy is ranked #2621 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Richard Allen Academy?
135 students attend Richard Allen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Richard Allen Academy students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Allen Academy?
Richard Allen Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Allen Academy offer ?
Richard Allen Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Richard Allen Academy part of?
Richard Allen Academy is part of Richard Allen Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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