Enrollment
5,191
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, OH
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Federal NCES profile for Ohio Connections Academy Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390025005193Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohio Connections Academy Inc earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #61 of 84
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 5,191
- students enrolled
Ohio Connections Academy Inc has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio Connections Academy Inc ranks #61 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Ohio Connections Academy Inc · Ohio
NCES ID 390025005193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
138.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+107% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ohio Connections Academy Inc compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Ohio Connections Academy Inc is a large charter combined-grade school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 5,191 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 107% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 5,191 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Ohio Connections Academy Inc spends $8,622 per pupil, 41% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cleveland's public schools, it stands alongside Mayfield High School (1,504 students): Ohio Connections Academy Inc is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37.6:1 vs 17.9:1).
Ohio Connections Academy Inc is a single-school charter district, so Ohio Connections Academy Inc operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 5,191 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Ohio, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ohio Connections Academy Inc compares
Ohio Connections Academy Inc on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.6:1 | ▲ 107% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 5,191 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
5,191
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
37.6:1
students per teacher
- 107% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,622
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.7 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Ohio Connections Academy Inc is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ohio Connections Academy Inc, which includes Ohio Connections Academy Inc.
$8,622
Per student
-41%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
State 81.9%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mayfield High School
Standard public school
1,504 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Middle School
Standard public school
896 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
652 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
Standard public school
628 students 19:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~5,191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ohio Connections Academy Inc
How many students attend Ohio Connections Academy Inc?
Ohio Connections Academy Inc has 5,191 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohio Connections Academy Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohio Connections Academy Inc is 37.6:1, which is 107% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 139% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ohio Connections Academy Inc?
The largest demographic group at Ohio Connections Academy Inc is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohio Connections Academy Inc?
Ohio Connections Academy Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ohio Connections Academy Inc rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio Connections Academy Inc ranks #61 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is Ohio Connections Academy Inc a good school?
Ohio Connections Academy Inc earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ohio Connections Academy Inc?
None; Ohio Connections Academy Inc is a single-school charter district, and Ohio Connections Academy Inc is its only campus.
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