Credit Recovery Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 55%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (15-16)
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)36%
5%
Black
(15-16)40%
16%
White
(15-16)18%
71%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
75%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Credit Recovery Academy?
189 students attend Credit Recovery Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Credit Recovery Academy students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Credit Recovery Academy part of?
Credit Recovery Academy is part of Lorain City School District.
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