Summary:
The International Academy of Columbus is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in the International Academy of Columbus district. While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade math and English language arts, it also struggles in several other key metrics compared to state averages.
The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.3% is significantly higher than the state average, and its proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are mixed, with some grades performing above the state average but many others performing well below. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years, from 940 out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 843 out of 1,558 in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 34:1 and per-student spending that is below the state average, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces.
Overall, the data suggests the International Academy of Columbus is a struggling school that needs to address several key areas to improve student achievement and overall school performance. Targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on areas of weakness may be necessary to help the school make progress and better serve its students.
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