The Academy for Urban Scholars School District
School District · Columbus, Ohio
Avg Rating
2.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,658
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.2:1
Avg Rating
2.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,658
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.2:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge The Academy for Urban Scholars as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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The Academy for Urban Scholars
Columbus · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$17,658
+$3,001 vs Ohio median
District size
375 students
Smaller than Ohio median
Top-Rated Schools in The Academy for Urban Scholars
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Academy for Urban Scholars | 2.3 / 10 |
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About The Academy for Urban Scholars
The Academy for Urban Scholars is a Columbus, Ohio school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 375 students with a student-teacher ratio of 31.2:1. The district invests $17,658 per student annually.
With an average rating of 2.3/10, The Academy for Urban Scholars has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is The Academy for Urban Scholars, which has a composite score of 2.3/10.
In standardized testing, The Academy for Urban Scholars students show an average math proficiency of 16.8% and ELA proficiency of 26.1%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in The Academy for Urban Scholars, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in The Academy for Urban Scholars with test data.
Schools in The Academy for Urban Scholars
1 schools High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 375
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in The Academy for Urban Scholars?
The Academy for Urban Scholars has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for The Academy for Urban Scholars?
The average composite rating for The Academy for Urban Scholars is 2.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in The Academy for Urban Scholars?
The Academy for Urban Scholars spends $17,658 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in The Academy for Urban Scholars?
The average student-teacher ratio in The Academy for Urban Scholars is 31.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in The Academy for Urban Scholars?
The Academy for Urban Scholars is the highest-rated school in The Academy for Urban Scholars with a composite score of 2.3/10.
What are the test scores in The Academy for Urban Scholars?
Across schools in The Academy for Urban Scholars with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 2.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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