The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Cincinnati Achievement Academy
Cincinnati Achievement Academy is a small K-8 charter school serving the city of Cincinnati. It enrolls a modest student population across nine grade levels, with roughly even distribution from kindergarten through eighth grade.
The school's student body is predominantly Black, with a small presence of Hispanic, multiracial, and white students. Data on free-or-reduced-price-lunch eligibility and special-education enrollment were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the economic circumstances of its families and services for students with disabilities or English learners.
On Ohio's state tests, Cincinnati Achievement Academy's proficiency results are below the median for districts in Hamilton County. In English language arts, proficiency among students in grades three through eight fell in the bottom quartile for the county. Math proficiency was even lower. Science proficiency, based on a smaller tested population, was also quite low. The school has only one year of reported data, so trend information is not yet available. These numbers suggest that academic achievement is a significant area of focus and that a parent considering the school should have a direct conversation with staff about instructional priorities, support systems, and any recent or planned changes.
Cincinnati is a city with distinct neighborhoods, a riverfront entertainment district, and a downtown anchored by major employers in consumer goods, healthcare, finance, and education. The area has added residents in recent years, with moderate population growth fueled by in-migration and new housing development, especially apartments downtown and in fast-growing suburbs. Housing values in the school's zip code are somewhat below the state median. Rents have risen notably over the past year. The labor market remains relatively stable.
Because Cincinnati Achievement Academy is a charter school operating as its own district, it does not roll up into a larger district. Searches for recent district-level strategic changes or major policy shifts found routine charter operations but no major curriculum, facility, or organizational change in the recent past that would shape parent decision-making beyond the school's day-to-day program and performance.
A family considering this school should request information about curriculum, class sizes, daily schedules, and how the school supports students below grade level in core subjects. They should also ask about the school's enrollment trends and any plans to expand or adjust academic programming.
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