North Central Academy

www.northcentralacademy.org/

Charter School 90 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

North Central Academy, located in Tiffin, Ohio, is a specialized public community school designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment. The academy focuses on providing a personalized learning experience, often catering to students who need more individualized attention, credit recovery options, or a flexible pace to succeed academically. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the institution aims to foster a supportive community where teachers can work closely with students to help them overcome academic or personal barriers.

The school emphasizes a blend of traditional academics and practical life skills, striving to prepare students for life after graduation, whether that involves entering the workforce, pursuing vocational training, or attending college. Through its mission, North Central Academy seeks to empower students who might have struggled in a conventional classroom setting, providing them with the necessary tools, guidance, and curriculum structure to earn their high school diplomas and reach their full potential.

Total Students

4.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Central Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	15
Black	9
American Indian	1

White
65 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
15 (16.7 %)
Black
9 (10.0 %)
American Indian
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Central Academy
Phone:	(419)448-5786
Website:	http://www.northcentralacademy.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 22

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 20