Serving 151 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tornado 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%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tornado Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Tornado Academy's student population of 151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tornado 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 Tornado Academy is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2621 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tornado Academy's ranking?
Tornado 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).
What is the graduation rate of Tornado Academy?
The graduation rate of Tornado Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Tornado Academy?
151 students attend Tornado Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tornado Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Tornado Academy offer ?
Tornado Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tornado Academy part of?
Tornado Academy is part of Tiffin City Schools School District.
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