Ashland County Community Academy

Summary:

Ashland County Community Academy is a small public charter high school in Ashland, Ohio, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 65. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Ohio high schools, with a 0 or 1-star rating out of 5 in recent years.

Ashland County Community Academy stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (over 90%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Mapleton Virtual Academy and Ashland-W Holmes Career Center. The school also struggles with extremely low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 32.6% to 76.5% in recent years, and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 85.1% in the 2023-2024 school year. Academically, the school's performance on Ohio state tests is significantly below the state average across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 45.8% in recent years.

When compared to the nearby Mapleton Local and Ashland County-West Holmes Joint Vocational School districts, Ashland County Community Academy performs significantly worse across various metrics, including academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school's overall performance has also trended downward over the past several years, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to address the root causes of the school's struggles, which may be linked to its high rates of chronic absenteeism, low socioeconomic status of its student population, and poor academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

716 Union St
Ashland, OH 44805-1823

(419) 903-0295

District: Ashland County Community Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
781^st of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,188

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 87

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ashland County Community Academy ranks worse than 90.4% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ashland County Community Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Hispanic (2.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland County Community Academy is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Ashland County Community Academy employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland County Community Academy is $10,188.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashland County Community Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland County Community Academy 781^st of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Ashland County Community Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Ashland County Community Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland County Community Academy 746^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ashland County Community Academy

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Rank History for all students at Ashland County Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	2.88	758^th	800	5.3%
2019	3.76	777^th	836	7.1%
2021	8.37	728^th	819	11.1%
2022	5.86	761^st	836	9.0%
2023	3.88	829^th	867	4.4%
2024	6.47	781^st	864	9.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashland County Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	4.22	720^th	758	5.0%
2021	9.57	697^th	763	8.7%
2022	19.08	634^th	773	18.0%
2023	6.46	747^th	805	7.2%
2024	8.23	737^th	822	10.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Ashland County Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	2.98	740^th	775	4.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Ashland County Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	2.67	736^th	763	3.5%
2019	6.40	733^rd	792	7.4%
2021	9.77	686^th	778	11.8%
2022	4.15	752^nd	808	6.9%
2023	1.00	813^th	819	0.7%
2024	2.65	786^th	816	3.7%

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Rank History for White students at Ashland County Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	0.69	711^th	718	1.0%
2019	0.46	732^nd	739	0.9%
2021	3.40	700^th	727	3.7%
2022	1.04	740^th	749	1.2%
2023	0.66	749^th	756	0.9%
2024	2.94	718^th	754	4.8%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashland County Community Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	100	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	105
2011	96	1	14	0	4	0	115
2012	112	0	2	0	0	0	114
2013	101	2	1	0	4	0	108
2014	103	1	3	0	4	0	111
2015	106	0	0	0	3	0	109
2016	107	1	0	0	3	0	111
2017	103	0	0	0	2	0	105
2018	90	0	0	0	2	0	92
2019	80	2	1	0	7	0	90
2020	79	0	1	0	8	0	88
2021	85	0	0	0	9	0	94
2022	73	1	1	1	3	0	79
2023	62	0	2	0	1	0	65
2024	83	0	2	0	2	0	87

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashland County Community Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	105	5.0	21.0	0
2011	115	4.0	28.7	0
2012	114	1.0	110.6	0
2013	108	4.0	26.7	0
2014	111	4.0	27.5	0
2015	109	n/a	n/a	0
2016	111	0.0	n/a	0
2017	105	0.0	n/a	74.3
2018	92	0.0	n/a	67.4
2019	90	4.0	22.5	62.2
2020	88	0.0	n/a	58
2021	94	5.0	18.8	n/a
2022	79	5.0	15.8	n/a
2023	65	10.0	6.5	64.6
2024	87	8.0	10.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashland County Community Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	105	5.0	21.0	0
2011	115	4.0	28.7	0
2012	114	1.0	110.6	0
2013	108	4.0	26.7	0
2014	111	4.0	27.5	0
2015	109	n/a	n/a	0
2016	111	0.0	n/a	0
2017	105	0.0	n/a	74.3
2018	92	0.0	n/a	67.4
2019	90	4.0	22.5	62.2
2020	88	0.0	n/a	58
2021	94	5.0	18.8	n/a
2022	79	5.0	15.8	n/a
2023	65	10.0	6.5	64.6
2024	87	8.0	10.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashland County Community Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$9,305
2023	$11,148
2024	$10,188

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland County Community Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 777^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 829^th of 867 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Ashland County Community Academy)	39.1	31.3	7.8%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Ashland County Community Academy)	40	30.4	9.6%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course English II (Ashland County Community Academy)	7.7	5.9	1.8%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Ashland County Community Academy)	5.9	0	5.9%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	90	65	27.8%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	80	62	22.5%
Two or More Races	7	1	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.2%	64.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Ashland County Community Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)		Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)		Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Ashland County Community Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	716 Union St	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Ashland County Community Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 903-0295	87	8	10.8		83 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	6.5	781^st of 864 public high schools	9.6%		3.9	829^th of 867 public high schools	4.4%	48		25.0	20.0					38.5	10.0	0.0	16.7	$10,188
Ashland High School	Public	9-12	1440 King Rd	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Ashland City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 289-7968	892	51	17.5	29.9%	798 (89.5%)	9 (1.0%)	29 (3.3%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.6%)	69.7	197^th of 864 public high schools	77.2%		67.6	232^nd of 867 public high schools	73.2%	35		80.8	81.2					75.4	78.3	57.2	65.9	$11,983
Ashland-W Holmes Career Center	Public	7-12	1783 State Route 60	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Ashland County-West Holmes Joint Vocational School	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 289-3313	418	38	11.0	37.1%	401 (95.9%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)								(n/a)
Mapleton High School	Public	9-12	1 Mountie Dr	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Mapleton Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 945-2188	229	17	13.4	37.6%	221 (96.5%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	39	557^th of 864 public high schools	35.5%		48.7	484^th of 867 public high schools	44.2%	73		69.9	67.7					57.9	53.8	23.3	32.6	$13,486
Mapleton Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	635 County Road 801	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Mapleton Local	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(419) 945-2188	19	0			19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Crestview High School	Public	9-12	1575 State Route 96	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Crestview Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 895-1700	260	17	15.2	30.0%	249 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	42.3	530^th of 864 public high schools	38.7%		50.9	457^th of 867 public high schools	47.3%	73		70.6	73.5					53.7	64.4	22.8	29.5	$15,166
Hillsdale 7-12	Public	7-12	479 Township Road 1902	Jeromesville	44840	Ashland County	Hillsdale Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 368-6841	344	18	18.9	36.3%	330 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	66.6	244^th of 864 public high schools	71.8%		70.6	187^th of 867 public high schools	78.4%	57	66.7	77.1	87.9	70.4	61.3	72.2	43.8	85.1	82.6	25.4	67.9	$13,650
Madison High School	Public	9-12	600 Esley Ln	Mansfield	44905	Richland County	Madison Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 589-2112	882	65	13.6	52.6%	733 (83.1%)	45 (5.1%)	36 (4.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (7.3%)	52	441^st of 864 public high schools	49.0%		51.9	446^th of 867 public high schools	48.6%	5		73.6	73.2					57.5	74.7	33.7	50.3	$11,987
Northwestern High School	Public	9-12	7473 N Elyria Rd	West Salem	44287	Wayne County	Northwestern Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 846-3833	334	24	13.7	47.6%	318 (95.2%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	59.6	336^th of 864 public high schools	61.1%		60.6	332^nd of 867 public high schools	61.7%	4		86.3	84.7					74.4	66.7	39.2	37.8	$15,734
Lucas High School	Public	8-12	5 1st Ave	Lucas	44843	Richland County	Lucas Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 892-2338	151	15	10.0		147 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	66.4	246^th of 864 public high schools	71.5%		53.7	421^st of 867 public high schools	51.4%	175	73.8	80.0	87.2		50.0		50.0	82.9	73.8	22.9	76.7	$19,885

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashland County Community Academy

How many students attend Ashland County Community Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 87 students attended Ashland County Community Academy.

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What is the racial makeup of Ashland County Community Academy?

Students at Ashland County Community Academy are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Ashland County Community Academy a good school?

Ashland County Community Academy ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Ohio high schools.

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