Westside Academy

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Columbus, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Westside Academy #500 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,701 per pupil, Westside Academy ranks #649 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

311
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,701
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Westside Academy operates 1 public schools serving 311 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 Franklin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,701 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 0.7% local, 67.6% state, and 31.7% 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 41/100, ranked #500 of 821 in Ohio against a state average of 46, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 29.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.1% African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Westside Academy, enrolling 339 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Westside Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Westside Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Westside Academy a distant remainder — means Westside 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

Westside Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 29.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Westside Academy is typically wider than the Westside Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

31.7%
Federal
67.6%
State
0.7%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
500 / 821
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Westside Academy.

White 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 94.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Westside Academy

School Enrollment
Westside Academy
Charter
339

How Westside Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Zenith Academy East Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Steam Academy of Warren Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Liberty High School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Cliff Park High School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Old Brook High School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

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

Nearby Districts in Ohio

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Columbus City Schools District
45,338 students · 118 schools · $22,307/pupil
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Cincinnati Public Schools
35,585 students · 65 schools · $19,413/pupil
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Cleveland Municipal
33,998 students · 95 schools · $24,161/pupil
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Olentangy Local
23,281 students · 27 schools · $13,848/pupil
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Toledo City
21,814 students · 57 schools · $20,477/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Westside Academy?

Westside Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 311 students.

How much does Westside Academy spend per student?

Westside Academy spends $13,701 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #500 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Westside Academy?

Westside Academy students are 94.1% African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% White, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Westside Academy?

Westside Academy has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #500 out of 821 districts in Ohio.