GOAL Digital Academy

GOAL Digital Academy is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Mansfield, Ohio, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 770 students. While the virtual school model can be successful in supporting student graduation, as evidenced by the nearby Tyger Digital Academy having a much higher four-year graduation rate of 92.4% projected for 2024-2025, GOAL Digital Academy has struggled with declining academic performance and graduation rates.

GOAL Digital Academy consistently underperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests across various grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state average in mathematics (ranging from 1.7% to 14.3% vs. 47.6% to 64.4% for the state) and English language arts (ranging from 7.6% to 35.7% vs. 54.4% to 67.7% for the state). Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate is projected to be 54.7% in 2024-2025, which is much lower than the state average of 80-90%. The school has also experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.5% to 36.7% over the past few years, which are much higher than the state average.

These challenges suggest that GOAL Digital Academy may need to implement more effective instructional strategies, interventions, and support systems to improve student engagement, attendance, and academic performance. By addressing these key areas, the school can work towards providing a high-quality virtual learning experience for its students and better serving the Mansfield City community.