Zenith Academy East

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Columbus, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 57/100 ranks Zenith Academy East #239 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,687 per pupil, Zenith Academy East ranks #492 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

310
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,687
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Zenith Academy East operates 1 public schools serving 310 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 $14,687 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 4.7% local, 62.0% state, and 33.4% 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 57/100, ranked #239 of 821 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 16.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.1% African American, 7.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Zenith Academy East, enrolling 178 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Zenith Academy East accounts for 57.4% of all Zenith Academy East student enrollment

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

Zenith Academy East chronic absenteeism rate is 16.9% — 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 Zenith Academy East is typically wider than the Zenith Academy East-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

33.4%
Federal
62.0%
State
4.7%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
239 / 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 Zenith Academy East.

White 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 87.1%
Asian 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

16.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Zenith Academy East

School Enrollment
Zenith Academy East
Charter
178

How Zenith Academy East Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Steam Academy of Warren Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Westside Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Old Brook High School 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

Comparisons are relative to Zenith Academy East'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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Zenith Academy East?

Zenith Academy East has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 310 students.

How much does Zenith Academy East spend per student?

Zenith Academy East spends $14,687 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #239 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Zenith Academy East?

Zenith Academy East students are 87.1% African American, 7.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Zenith Academy East?

Zenith Academy East has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #239 out of 821 districts in Ohio.