Ashland County Community Academy

Ashland County Community Academy is the sole public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Ashland, Ohio, with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Ohio high schools, declining from a ranking of 728 out of 819 in 2020-2021 to 829 out of 867 in the 2022-2023 school year, and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6.5, Ashland County Community Academy faces significant challenges, including a 4-year graduation rate of just 76.5% and an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 77.6%. The school serves a predominantly white student population (95.38%), with a high percentage of students (64.62%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting educational outcomes.

Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Ashland County Community Academy, with declining performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population facing significant socioeconomic barriers. The school's low statewide ranking and 0-star rating suggest that there is substantial room for improvement in the school's academic and operational practices to better serve the needs of its students.