Zenith Academy West

Columbus, Ohio — 1 schools

142
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,901
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Zenith Academy West operates 1 public schools serving 142 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 141 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,901 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 9.7% local, 58.9% state, and 31.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 22.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.5% African American, 4.3% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Zenith Academy West accounts for 100.0% of all Zenith Academy West student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Zenith Academy West-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Zenith Academy West chronic absenteeism rate is 22.7% — 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 West is typically wider than the Zenith Academy West-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

31.4%
Federal
58.9%
State
9.7%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$1,111
Studio/mo
$1,194
1 BR/mo
$1,430
2 BR/mo
$1,715
3 BR/mo
$1,927
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Zenith Academy West.

White 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 91.5%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

22.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Zenith Academy West

School Enrollment
Zenith Academy West
Charter
141

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Zenith Academy West?

Zenith Academy West has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 142 students.

How much does Zenith Academy West spend per student?

Zenith Academy West spends $13,901 per student.

What is the average rent near Zenith Academy West?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Zenith Academy West?

Zenith Academy West students are 91.5% African American, 4.3% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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