The Academy For Urban Scholars

1808 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43203
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Bottom 50%
Serving 333 students in grades 9-12, The Academy For Urban Scholars 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Academy For Urban Scholars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The Academy For Urban Scholars's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
333 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The Academy For Urban Scholars 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 The Academy For Urban Scholars is 0.15, which is less 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)
#3227 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Academy For Urban Scholars 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.
≤5%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Academy For Urban Scholars 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.
≤10%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of The Academy For Urban Scholars 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
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
92%
17%
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White
1%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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 The Academy For Urban Scholars.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of The Academy For Urban Scholars and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
55-59%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of The Academy For Urban Scholars and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Academy For Urban Scholars and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Academy For Urban Scholars and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Academy For Urban Scholars's ranking?
The Academy For Urban Scholars is ranked #3227 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are The Academy For Urban Scholars often compared to?
The Academy For Urban Scholarsis often viewed alongside schools like A+ Arts Academy, Arts & College Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy For Urban Scholars?
The graduation rate of The Academy For Urban Scholars is 55-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend The Academy For Urban Scholars?
333 students attend The Academy For Urban Scholars.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of The Academy For Urban Scholars students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Academy For Urban Scholars?
The Academy For Urban Scholars has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Academy For Urban Scholars offer ?
The Academy For Urban Scholars offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Academy For Urban Scholars part of?
The Academy For Urban Scholars is part of The Academy For Urban Scholars School District.
In what neighborhood is The Academy For Urban Scholars located?
The Academy For Urban Scholars is located in the Near East Side neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 7 other public schools located in Near East Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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