Glass City Academy

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Toledo, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 27/100 ranks Glass City Academy #688 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,926 per pupil, Glass City Academy ranks #942 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

409
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,926
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Glass City Academy operates 1 public schools serving 409 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high 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 Lucas County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,926 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 97 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.8% local, 99.2% state, 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 27/100, ranked #688 of 806 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.

a 207:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 52.9% African American, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Glass City Academy, enrolling 414 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Glass City Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Glass City Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Glass City Academy a distant remainder — means Glass City Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Glass City Academy student-counselor ratio is 207:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

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Federal
99.2%
State
0.8%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
688 / 806
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 Glass City Academy.

White 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 52.9%
Multiracial 10.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

207:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Glass City Academy

School Enrollment
Glass City Academy
Charter
414

How Glass City Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lordstown Local Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Horizon Science Academy Primary Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Southington Local Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Washington County Career Center District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Towpath Trail High School Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Glass City 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 Glass City Academy?

Glass City Academy has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 409 students.

How much does Glass City Academy spend per student?

Glass City Academy spends $8,926 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #688 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Glass City Academy?

Glass City Academy students are 52.9% African American, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% White, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Glass City Academy?

Glass City Academy has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #688 out of 806 districts in Ohio.