Below Average
#2999 of 3,441 schools in OH
North Central Academy
High School · North Central Academy · Tiffin, OH
A charter high school in Tiffin, OH where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
928 W Market St Ste B, Tiffin, OH 44883
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Central Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Central Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,497
Median home value
$152,600
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44883; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 8–12 | 1.9 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| Tornado AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Calvert Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Bridges Community Academy Dba Bridges Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–9 | 2.6 mi | 127 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Central Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
North Central Academy is listed in North Central Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Central Academy
North Central Academy is a public high school in Tiffin, OH, part of North Central Academy, serving approximately 84 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,999 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Central Academy
What grades does North Central Academy serve?
North Central Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend North Central Academy?
North Central Academy has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Central Academy rank in OH?
North Central Academy ranks #2,999 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is North Central Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Central Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Central Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is North Central Academy a charter school?
Yes, North Central Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Central Academy a Title I school?
No, North Central Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Central Academy?
75.0% of students at North Central Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Seneca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (419) 448-5786
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 44883)
- 28,554
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44883; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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