ZENITH ACADEMY
Zenith Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Zenith Academy school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 584 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 26 teachers, Zenith Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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, located on Heaton Road in Columbus, Ohio, is a public charter school dedicated to serving a diverse student population, with a particular focus on supporting the academic and social development of English Language Learners and students from immigrant and refugee backgrounds. The school prioritizes a supportive, multicultural environment that strives to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that students receive personalized attention to master English proficiency while simultaneously meeting high state academic standards. By offering a curriculum tailored to students with varying levels of educational experience, the academy aims to provide equitable opportunities for growth, integration, and future success.
The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that every student deserves a high-quality education regardless of their background, fostering a culture of respect, resilience, and community. Beyond core academics, Zenith Academy places significant emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning, helping students navigate the complexities of their new environment. Through small class sizes and a dedicated staff, the school works to foster an inclusive community where students feel empowered to excel, preparing them to become confident, contributing members of both the local Columbus community and the broader global society.
For more information, contact Zenith Academy at (614) 888-9997 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, OH 43229-6612
(614) 888-9997
ZENITH ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 584 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Educational Resource Consultants of Ohio - District:
- Zenith Academy
- Total Students:
- 584
- Teachers:
- 26
- 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
* 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 584 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ZENITH ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.5%
- Asian
- 5.5%
- White
- 0.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.