Innovation Academy West

Innovation Academy West is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Innovation Academy West District, located in Cleveland, Ohio. With a total enrollment of 127 students, the school's performance is generally below the state averages, though it does have some bright spots in specific grade levels and subject areas.

In the 2024-2025 school year, Innovation Academy West had a chronic absenteeism rate of 37.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests were also generally lower than the state averages, with the exception of 5th grade mathematics (64.7% vs. 56.7% state average) and 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts (61.5% and 65% vs. 61.3% and 61.9% state averages, respectively). In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were even lower, with only 4th grade English Language Arts (60%) and 5th grade English Language Arts (57.9%) exceeding the state averages.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7 and spending of $11,225 per student, the data suggests that resources may not be the primary driver of the school's performance. Further investigation into the school's curriculum, instruction, and school climate would be necessary to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to the school's academic outcomes.