Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Rushmore 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)55-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rushmore 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rushmore Academy?
The graduation rate of Rushmore Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rushmore Academy?
334 students attend Rushmore Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rushmore Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rushmore Academy?
Rushmore Academy has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rushmore Academy offer ?
Rushmore Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rushmore Academy part of?
Rushmore Academy is part of Rushmore Academy School District.
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