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West Central Learning Academy II
High School · West Central Learning Academy II · Lima, OH
A charter high school in Lima, OH where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
522 W North St, Lima, OH 45801
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Central Learning Academy II score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 20% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Central Learning Academy II 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lima), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,442
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,000 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Lima Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| The Center for Autism and DyslexiaPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 62 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Central Learning Academy II
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,733NCES 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.
West Central Learning Academy II is listed in West Central Learning Academy II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Central Learning Academy II
West Central Learning Academy II is a public high school in Lima, OH, part of West Central Learning Academy II, serving approximately 71 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,357 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Central Learning Academy II
What grades does West Central Learning Academy II serve?
West Central Learning Academy II serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Central Learning Academy II?
West Central Learning Academy II has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Learning Academy II?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Learning Academy II is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Central Learning Academy II rank in OH?
West Central Learning Academy II ranks #3,357 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is West Central Learning Academy II's MySchoolScout rating?
West Central Learning Academy II has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 West Central Learning Academy II?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Learning Academy II has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West Central Learning Academy II a charter school?
Yes, West Central Learning Academy II is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Central Learning Academy II a Title I school?
No, West Central Learning Academy II is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 95.8%
- Phone
- (419) 227-9252
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 45801)
- 21,431
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 45801; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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