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.
5,191
Total Students
130.1
Full-Time Teachers
39.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Demographic Student Count
White3,592
Hispanic366
Black695
Asian41
Two or More474
American Indian12
Pacific Islander11
  • White
    3,592 (69.2%)
  • Black
    695 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    474 (9.1%)
  • Hispanic
    366 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    41 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.2%)
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: 5,191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 130.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 39.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 221
Grade 1 235
Grade 2 255
Grade 3 273
Grade 4 241
Grade 5 286
Grade 6 375
Grade 7 506
Grade 8 598
Grade 9 568
Grade 10 586
Grade 11 566
Grade 12 481

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten221
Grade 1235
Grade 2255
Grade 3273
Grade 4241
Grade 5286
Grade 6375
Grade 7506
Grade 8598
Grade 9568
Grade 10586
Grade 11566
Grade 12481
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2,73752.7%
Male2,45447.3%
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