NEWARK DIGITAL ACADEMY
Newark Digital Academy is a Title I public charter school with about 311 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th 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 18 teachers, Newark Digital Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Newark Digital Academy (NDA) is a public online community school located in Newark, Ohio, designed to provide a flexible and personalized educational alternative for students in grades 6 through 12. By utilizing a virtual learning platform, the school caters to students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting, those who need to work at their own pace, or those who require a non-traditional schedule due to personal or professional commitments. The curriculum is delivered through a digital interface, allowing students to complete coursework remotely while maintaining access to state-certified teachers and academic support.
Despite being an online-based program, the academy emphasizes a supportive environment that prioritizes student success through consistent communication and individualized learning plans. Located on Woods Avenue in Newark, the school functions as part of the broader educational landscape of Licking County, providing an essential resource for students who seek a modern, technology-driven approach to earning their high school diploma. By combining the convenience of digital education with the oversight of a public school district, Newark Digital Academy aims to remove barriers to graduation for a diverse student body.
For more information, contact Newark Digital Academy at (740) 328-2022 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newark, OH 43055-4436
(740) 328-2022
http://www.nda.k12.oh.us
NEWARK DIGITAL ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Newark, OH with about 311 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Newark City - Total Students:
- 311
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Full Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 311 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWARK DIGITAL ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Female
- 56.6%
- Male
- 43.4%
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.