ZENITH ACADEMY WEST

Zenith Academy West is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Zenith Academy West school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 217 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Zenith Academy West has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Zenith Academy West is a public charter school located in Columbus, Ohio, serving students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on providing a supportive and structured academic environment that emphasizes individualized instruction. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the academy aims to foster stronger relationships between students and teachers, allowing for a more personalized approach to learning that addresses the unique needs and growth areas of each child.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, reading, and science—with character development and life skills. Zenith Academy West prides itself on promoting a safe, inclusive culture that encourages students to become active participants in their community. Through a combination of academic rigor and social-emotional support, the school strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, while maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Columbus community.

For more information, contact Zenith Academy West at (614) 272-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3385 South Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204-1213
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ZENITH ACADEMY WEST is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 217 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
St Aloysius Orphanage
Total Students:
217
Teachers:
13
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 217 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ZENITH ACADEMY WEST is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.6%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
White
0.5%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.