Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy

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Cleveland, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy #594 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,348 per pupil, Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy ranks #544 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

282
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,348
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy operates 1 public schools serving 282 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Cuyahoga County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,348 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.1% local, 64.1% state, and 30.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 35/100, ranked #594 of 821 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 62.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.9% African American, 2.3% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy, enrolling 388 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy a distant remainder — means Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 62.4% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

30.8%
Federal
64.1%
State
5.1%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
594 / 821
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy.

White 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 89.9%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 3.1%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

62.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy

School Enrollment
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy
Charter
388

How Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
United Preparatory Academy East Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Noble Academy-Columbus Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Lake Erie College Preparatory School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Jefferson Township Local Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy?

Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 282 students.

How much does Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy spend per student?

Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy spends $14,348 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #594 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy?

Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy students are 89.9% African American, 2.3% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy?

Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #594 out of 821 districts in Ohio.