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.
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

Student Demographics for Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Demographic Student Count
White3,698
Hispanic352
Black786
Asian50
Two or More467
American Indian20
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    3,698 (68.7 %)
  • Black
    786 (14.6 %)
  • Two or More
    467 (8.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    352 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    50 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten298
Grade 1298
Grade 2267
Grade 3267
Grade 4272
Grade 5321
Grade 6435
Grade 7525
Grade 8539
Grade 9579
Grade 10573
Grade 11523
Grade 12483
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2,85753.1%
Male2,52346.9%