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Tornado Academy

Summary:

Tornado Academy is an alternative public virtual school in Tiffin, Ohio, serving 151 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is part of the Tiffin City Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tornado Academy has maintained a high four-year graduation rate of 94.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 10.9% in 2023-2024 to 21.9% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Tornado Academy's performance, as measured by state test scores, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25% of Tornado Academy students were proficient or better in American Government, compared to 71.4% in the Tiffin City Schools district and 69.1% statewide.

Interestingly, Tornado Academy's performance is notably different from the nearby Bridges Community Academy dba Bridges Preparatory Academy, which serves a more diverse student population and has higher academic achievement in some areas, such as English Language Arts. Tornado Academy's declining test scores and high student-teacher ratio of 151:1 suggest the need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, teaching practices, and support systems to address the underlying challenges and improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 244 S Monroe St
       Tiffin, OH  44883-2906

(419) 447-2515

District: Tiffin City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
779th of 864 Ohio Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,145 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  104.0 Help
Number of students:  104

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tornado Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tornado Academy ranks worse than 90.2% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.6. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tornado Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tornado Academy is 104. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tornado Academy is $4,145.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tornado Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Tornado Academy 779th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Tornado Academy in the ranking list.)

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Tiffin City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Tiffin City Schools 486th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tornado Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tornado Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.78 766th 1048 26.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tornado Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.56 700th 805 13.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tornado Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Tornado Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.43 817th 867 5.8%
2024 6.60 779th 864 9.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tornado Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.31 781st 805 3.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Tornado Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.80 782nd 813 3.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Tornado Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.57 762nd 819 7.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Tornado Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.40 751st 756 0.7%
2024 0.60 747th 754 0.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Tornado Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 132 2 3 10 0 0 4 0 151
2024 89 2 0 7 0 0 6 0 104

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 Tornado Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 1.0 0.0 n/a
2023 151 1.0 151.0 n/a
2024 104 1.0 104.0 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 Tornado Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 1.0 0.0 n/a
2023 151 1.0 151.0 n/a
2024 104 1.0 104.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tornado Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $2,080
2023 $2,632
2024 $4,145

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Students at Tornado Academy are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Tornado Academy ranks in the bottom 9.8% of Ohio alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 104 students attended Tornado Academy.


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