North Central Academy

Summary:

North Central Academy is a public charter high school in Tiffin, Ohio, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 90 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted in recent years to include more Hispanic and African American students.

North Central Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Ohio high schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state averages and nearby schools like Seneca East High School, Carey High School, and Hopewell-Loudon Local High School. The school's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from 68.4% to 90.0%, which is lower than the rates at nearby schools. Additionally, North Central Academy has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.7% to 52.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the rates at neighboring schools.

North Central Academy serves a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.22% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 21.17% to 65.36%. The school also has a higher percentage of minority students, with 27.78% of the student population being non-White, in contrast to the more homogeneous White student populations at the surrounding schools. Addressing these challenges and leveraging the best practices of the high-performing neighboring schools could be key to improving outcomes at North Central Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

928 W Market St Ste B
Tiffin, OH 44883-2529

(419) 448-5786

District: North Central Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
806^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,088

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

19.0%

African American:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Central Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.42. (See more...)

Compare Details North Central Academy ranks worse than 93.3% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Central 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 (66.7%), Hispanic (19%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Central Academy is 21. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Central Academy is $11,088.

Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

North Central Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks North Central Academy 806^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See North Central Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

North Central Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks North Central Academy 774^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Central Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Central Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2016	5.42	1006^th	1050	4.2%
2019	14.42	871^st	1050	17.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at North Central Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	3.09	774^th	796	2.8%

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

Rank History for North Central Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at North Central Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2016	21.81	666^th	784	15.1%
2019	2.49	793^rd	836	5.1%
2021	6.88	751^st	819	8.3%
2022	6.17	759^th	836	9.2%
2023	5.00	805^th	867	7.2%
2024	4.81	806^th	864	6.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Central Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	2.24	755^th	779	3.1%
2021	6.67	722^nd	763	5.4%
2022	21.57	625^th	773	19.1%
2024	8.63	733^rd	822	10.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at North Central Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	2.77	747^th	781	4.4%
2021	0.86	771^st	775	0.5%
2022	0.79	786^th	794	1.0%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at North Central Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.26	350^th	606	42.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at North Central Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.80	684^th	778	12.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at North Central Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	0.31	735^th	739	0.5%
2021	0.77	724^th	727	0.4%
2022	0.77	742^nd	749	0.9%
2023	1.00	746^th	756	1.3%

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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 North Central Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	36	0	8	0	5	49
2012	81	4	11	0	5	101
2013	107	2	7	0	1	117
2014	91	1	7	0	4	103
2015	86	3	4	0	9	102
2016	86	3	7	0	10	106
2017	91	6	5	0	5	107
2018	91	7	1	0	4	103
2019	92	6	2	0	4	104
2020	79	7	5	0	1	92
2021	85	4	11	1	1	102
2022	70	3	13	1	0	87
2023	65	9	15	1	0	90
2024	56	7	16	1	4	84

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 North Central Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	49	n/a	n/a	87.8
2012	101	n/a	n/a	97
2013	117	7.1	16.3	75.2
2014	103	8.0	12.8	78.6
2015	102	n/a	n/a	73.5
2016	106	0.0	n/a	76.4
2017	107	8.0	13.2	72
2018	103	0.0	n/a	60.2
2019	104	7.4	13.9	71.2
2020	92	8.1	11.3	77.2
2021	102	7.1	14.3	n/a
2022	87	5.1	16.9	n/a
2023	90	4.6	19.3	62.2
2024	84	4.0	21.0	75

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 North Central Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	49	n/a	n/a	87.8
2012	101	n/a	n/a	97
2013	117	7.1	16.3	75.2
2014	103	8.0	12.8	78.6
2015	102	n/a	n/a	73.5
2016	106	0.0	n/a	76.4
2017	107	8.0	13.2	72
2018	103	0.0	n/a	60.2
2019	104	7.4	13.9	71.2
2020	92	8.1	11.3	77.2
2021	102	7.1	14.3	n/a
2022	87	5.1	16.9	n/a
2023	90	4.6	19.3	62.2
2024	84	4.0	21.0	75

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 North Central Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,227
2022	$9,994
2023	$10,476
2024	$11,088

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Central Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 793^rd of 836 High schools	Ranks 805^th of 867 High schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (North Central Academy)	30.4	30.8	0.4%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (North Central Academy)	33.3	17.6	15.7%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (North Central Academy)	25	26.7	1.7%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (North Central Academy)	21.4	25	3.6%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (North Central Academy)	4.2	0	4.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	104	90	13.5%
African American	6	9	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	15	650%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	92	65	29.3%
Two or More Races	4	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.2%	62.2%	8.9%

Schools Near North Central 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 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th 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
North Central Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	928 W Market St Ste B	Tiffin	44883	Seneca County	North Central Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 448-5786	84	4	21.0	75.0%	56 (66.7%)	7 (8.3%)	16 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	4.8	806^th of 864 public high schools	6.7%		5	805^th of 867 public high schools	7.2%	1		38.9								0.0	6.7	0.0		$11,088
Columbian High School	Public	8-12	300 S Monroe St	Tiffin	44883	Seneca County	Tiffin City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 447-6331	756	32	23.6	46.7%	661 (87.4%)	10 (1.3%)	43 (5.7%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	32 (4.2%)	54.2	412^th of 864 public high schools	52.3%		58.7	354^th of 867 public high schools	59.2%	58		80.7	74.3							68.2	67.8	26.9	50.9	$11,802
Sentinel Career & Technology Center	Public	8-12	793 E Township Road 201	Tiffin	44883	Seneca County	Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 448-1212	1	17	.0		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hopewell-Loudon Local High School	Public	7-12	181 N County Road 7	Bascom	44809	Seneca County	Hopewell-Loudon Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 937-2804	358	16	22.6	62.8%	321 (89.7%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	76.4	115^th of 864 public high schools	86.7%		75.2	126^th of 867 public high schools	85.5%	11	80.6	88.3	85.7		88.1	88.4		81.0	57.6	75.9	68.1	72.3	85.2	$13,118
New Riegel High School	Public	6-12	44 N Perry St	New Riegel	44853	Seneca County	New Riegel Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 595-2256	259	14	18.5	35.5%	246 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	76.9	110^th of 864 public high schools	87.3%		80.2	79^th of 867 public high schools	90.9%	31	83.9	93.5	94.9	52.2	69.0	23.1	60.9	89.7	54.8	83.9	80.0	52.8	70.3	$15,145
Mohawk High School	Public	7-12	605 State Highway 231	Sycamore	44882	Wyandot County	Mohawk Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 927-6222	369	26	14.1	65.0%	356 (96.5%)	6 (1.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	59.6	337^th of 864 public high schools	61.0%		66	262^nd of 867 public high schools	69.8%	75	77.6	65.0	73.6		79.5	68.9		67.9	59.7	74.5	62.7	49.1	77.5	$17,433
Old Fort High School	Public	7-12	7635 N Co Rd 51	Tiffin	44883	Seneca County	Old Fort Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 992-4291	304	21	14.7	34.9%	271 (89.1%)	4 (1.3%)	23 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	66.3	248^th of 864 public high schools	71.3%		55.1	399^th of 867 public high schools	54.0%	151	83.3	74.5	76.7		85.1	61.9		83.3	57.1	74.4	80.9	52.0	67.3	$14,956
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	1001 Park Ave	Fostoria	44830	Seneca County	Fostoria City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 436-4110	769	50	15.3		410 (53.3%)	41 (5.3%)	188 (24.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	124 (16.1%)	22.6	658^th of 864 public high schools	23.8%		26.7	639^th of 867 public high schools	26.3%	19	45.7	46.5	51.5		26.0	27.8		46.2	31.0	48.3	50.4	14.3	25.5	$11,661
Lakota High School	Public	9-12	5200 County Road 13	Kansas	44841	Seneca County	Lakota Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 986-6620	285	20	14.2	44.2%	251 (88.1%)	4 (1.4%)	15 (5.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	48.9	471^st of 864 public high schools	45.5%		58.8	353^rd of 867 public high schools	59.3%	118		71.4	71.4							63.6	65.3	27.8	50.0	$14,572
Carey High School	Public	6-12	2016 Blue Devil Drive	Carey	43316	Wyandot County	Carey Exempted Village Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 396-7638	484	30	16.2	34.3%	455 (94.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	61.4	316^th of 864 public high schools	63.4%		62.1	308^th of 867 public high schools	64.5%	8	74.2	81.5	91.7	60.0	66.7	34.9	66.7	63.0	47.0	68.9	65.6	31.3	64.2	$11,793

Frequently Asked Questions about North Central Academy

How many students attend North Central Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 84 students attended North Central Academy.

Is North Central Academy a good school?

North Central Academy ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Ohio high schools.

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What is the racial makeup of North Central Academy?

Students at North Central Academy are 67% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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