Ohio Connections Academy

2727 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209 | (513) 533-3230

Grades: KG-12
Student Enrollment: 1,996

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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews

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School Description

Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) provides a new form of public school that students can attend from home. This unique program combines

· the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education,

· strong parental involvement,

· and the flexibility of online classes.

Tuition-free Public School for Grades K–12

Connections Academy operates one school in Ohio under contract to the Ohio Connections Academy (OCA). OCA is a community school sponsored by the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The school serves students in grades K–12 from anywhere in Ohio.

Parents pay no tuition for students to attend OCA. Students are considered to be enrolled in a public school.

Materials Provided by the School

· Ohio-licensed teachers,

· textbooks and other curriculum materials,

· online resources, such as movies and encyclopedias,

· and a loaned computer, printer and subsidy for Internet service.

Connections Academy is accredited by The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA), and the Ohio Connections Academy school is also accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 1,996
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 48.5
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 41.2

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 922 (46.2%)
Females: 983 (49.2%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Ohio Connections Academy Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	11	0.6%
Black	211	10.6%
Asian	11	0.6%
Hispanic	32	1.6%
White	1,640	82.2%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
Kindergarten	119	6.0%
1st Grade	113	5.7%
2nd Grade	111	5.6%
3rd Grade	121	6.1%
4th Grade	126	6.3%
5th Grade	144	7.2%
6th Grade	175	8.8%
7th Grade	184	9.2%
8th Grade	184	9.2%
9th Grade	263	13.2%
10th Grade	231	11.6%
11th Grade	137	6.9%
12th Grade	88	4.4%

Graduate Information (2009)

Graduation Rate: 89.3%

Graduating With Honors: 4.0%

Graduates Taking SAT: 12.0%

Teacher Credentials & Experience (2010)

Percent of Teachers That Have at Least a Master's Degree: 52.4%

Percent of Teachers That Have at Least a Bachelor's Degree: 100.0%

Percent of Teachers That Are Properly Certified: 100.0%

Average Years of Teacher Experience: 6.0

Average Teacher Salary: $37,935

Source: OH Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 5

5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews

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2 reviews for Ohio Connections Academy

Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on March 17, 2011
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
This school has gifted, AP, honors classes. Calls from administration or teachers or counselors returned promptly. Questions answered. Teachers are nice and my kids like the school a lot. They like getting done in reasonable time and at their pace as they go through the material. They like not being harassed on the bus and at school and putting up with all the drama. Avoiding the politics of the teachers/ administration. And this mom likes not having to come up with the curriculum. The internet reimbursement is nice. Computers, books and all free as public school. The price is right. With their dad traveling a lot, they can have their schedule and be with him when he's home without absences that would count against him. flexibility is nice for travel, family occasions. Friends are still plentiful as good friends are. They can connect in a hotel, or library, or place of business set up.
Downside is lack of personal discipline on the part of young adults will be weary to parents if for nine months they must get them up, keep them on task every day. Personal discipline will grow and the kids sometimes connect with their friends online at their school when they are at a computer they will contact.
An interesting world is their future. I encourage mine to embrace it as I wonder myself for them and what their kids may be doing. Amazing.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 08, 2009
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
This school maximizes the child's intellect while giving excellent curriculum. I recommend this school at it's highest level. I have put both of my children in this school. The teachers are excellent and the learning environment has aided with my children in excelling in every subject.

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