D
Needs Improvement
35/100

The Academy for Urban Scholars

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 1808 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 3% proficient · 1st percentile in Ohio
Graduation
D
47% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
375
Students
enrolled
31.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%1/100reading 0th percentile, math 1st percentile among Ohio high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%4/10047% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%57/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−60 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−56 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate47% (−37 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black3%3%reading -35 pts, math -20 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -45 pts, math -29 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1808 E Broad St
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43203
District 3901433
NCES School ID 390143305688
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43203

Understanding the community around The Academy for Urban Scholars helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,236
Per Capita Income $28,567
Poverty Rate 36.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 90.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $249,600
Median Rent $928
Owner-Occupied 32.0%
Renter-Occupied 68.0%
View full data for ZIP 43203 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for The Academy for Urban Scholars.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 93.6%
Two or More Races 3.5%
White 1.6%
Hispanic/Latino 0.5%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 375
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 31.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for The Academy for Urban Scholars?
The Academy for Urban Scholars has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend The Academy for Urban Scholars?
The Academy for Urban Scholars has 375 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 31.3:1.
What grades does The Academy for Urban Scholars serve?
The Academy for Urban Scholars serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does The Academy for Urban Scholars receive per student?
The Academy for Urban Scholars receives $16,890 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around The Academy for Urban Scholars in 43203 ▼
Avg Home Value
$233,569
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,299
1-Year Change
-2.3%
% Renters
68.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026