NCS Digital

Newark Digital Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades 1-12 in Newark, Ohio, with 310 students. It is part of the Newark City School District, which is ranked 481 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newark Digital Academy has faced significant challenges in recent years. Its graduation rates have fluctuated widely, ranging from 47.8% to 81.4% over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the state average of 85-90%. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.9% to 47.7%, much higher than the state average of 15-20%. Academically, Newark Digital Academy consistently underperforms the Newark City School District and the state of Ohio in most subject areas, including math, English language arts, science, and end-of-course exams.

Despite being part of the Newark City School District, Newark Digital Academy's performance is significantly lower than the district average in most areas. With a relatively high student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student compared to the state average, the school may be facing resource constraints that could be impacting its ability to provide a high-quality education. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions to improve academic performance should be priorities for the school.