Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Charter School
5,380 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) is a tuition-free, public online charter school serving students in grades K–12 across the state of Ohio. Designed as a flexible alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar classrooms, the school allows students to learn from home while following a state-certified curriculum. The program is facilitated by Ohio-certified teachers who provide instruction, support, and guidance through a combination of live virtual classroom sessions and independent coursework.
The school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, partnering with students and their families to develop learning plans that cater to individual needs and academic goals. Because it operates in a virtual environment, OCA is often sought out by students who require greater scheduling flexibility, such as those pursuing extracurricular activities, students who thrive in a self-paced setting, or families looking for a specialized learning atmosphere outside of a conventional school building. As part of the national Connections Academy network, the school combines high-tech digital tools with comprehensive academic resources to maintain state educational standards.
The school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, partnering with students and their families to develop learning plans that cater to individual needs and academic goals. Because it operates in a virtual environment, OCA is often sought out by students who require greater scheduling flexibility, such as those pursuing extracurricular activities, students who thrive in a self-paced setting, or families looking for a specialized learning atmosphere outside of a conventional school building. As part of the national Connections Academy network, the school combines high-tech digital tools with comprehensive academic resources to maintain state educational standards.
5,380
Total Students
138.9
Full-Time Teachers
38.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3,698 |
| Hispanic | 352 |
| Black | 786 |
| Asian | 50 |
| Two or More | 467 |
| American Indian | 20 |
| Pacific Islander | 7 |
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White3,698 (68.7 %)
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Black786 (14.6 %)
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Two or More467 (8.7 %)
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Hispanic352 (6.5 %)
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Asian50 (0.9 %)
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American Indian20 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander7 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Exclusively virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Ohio Connections Academy Inc |
| Phone: | (513)234-4900 |
| Website: | http://www.connectionsacademy.com |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 5,380 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 138.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 38.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
298
Grade 1
298
Grade 2
267
Grade 3
267
Grade 4
272
Grade 5
321
Grade 6
435
Grade 7
525
Grade 8
539
Grade 9
579
Grade 10
573
Grade 11
523
Grade 12
483
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 298 |
| Grade 1 | 298 |
| Grade 2 | 267 |
| Grade 3 | 267 |
| Grade 4 | 272 |
| Grade 5 | 321 |
| Grade 6 | 435 |
| Grade 7 | 525 |
| Grade 8 | 539 |
| Grade 9 | 579 |
| Grade 10 | 573 |
| Grade 11 | 523 |
| Grade 12 | 483 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,857 | 53.1% |
| Male | 2,523 | 46.9% |
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