How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Beacon Academy | Columbus City Schools District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Canton, Ohio | Columbus, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 236 | 45,338 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 117 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 16.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Beacon Academy | Columbus City Schools District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,530 | $20,324 |
| Federal Revenue | 34.4% | 18.9% |
| State Revenue | 65.3% | 19.7% |
| Local Revenue | 0.3% | 61.4% |
Beacon Academy
Federal State Local
Columbus City Schools District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Beacon Academy | Columbus City Schools District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| African American | 47.0% | 52.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 18.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 17.0% | 7.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Beacon Academy | Columbus City Schools District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 68 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 16 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 377.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 81.5% | 65.3% |
School Types
Beacon Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Columbus City Schools District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.