At a glance
Reported students
141
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
35.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio other enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 207 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
141
Zenith Academy West: 141 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
35.3:1 reported; state peer median 17.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 186
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.1:1
What the reported data says about Zenith Academy West
Zenith Academy West is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–09 in Columbus. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Zenith Academy West. NCES reports 141 students for 2024–25.
Among 207 combined / other schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 159 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 35.3:1, above the Ohio median of 17.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (91.5%) and White (4.3%). English learners represent 67.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Zenith Academy West
- 1How do the reported 35.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 67.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black91.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Zenith Academy West
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy Other · Charter · Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy | KG–09 | 397 | 1.8 mi |
| Stiles Family Center Other · South-Western City | PK–PK | 30 | 1.9 mi |
| Columbus Preparatory Academy Other · Charter · Columbus Preparatory Academy | KG–12 | 797 | 2.1 mi |
| Metro Early College High School Other · Metro Early College High School | KG–12 | 869 | 4.2 mi |
| The Bostic Head Start Center Other · South-Western City | PK–PK | 144 | 5.4 mi |
| South-Western Preschool Center Other · South-Western City | PK–PK | 345 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Zenith Academy West
What grades does Zenith Academy West serve?
Zenith Academy West reports grades KG–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Zenith Academy West.
How many students attend Zenith Academy West?
Zenith Academy West reported 141 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 207 Ohio combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 186 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Zenith Academy West?
The calculated ratio is 35.3:1, based on 141 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Zenith Academy West a public, charter, or magnet school?
Zenith Academy West is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Zenith Academy West in?
Zenith Academy West is part of Zenith Academy West, based in Columbus, OH, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Zenith Academy West?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy (1.8 mi), Stiles Family Center (1.9 mi), Columbus Preparatory Academy (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.