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Lawrence County Academy (Closed 2018)

11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
Serving 60 students in grades 7-12, Lawrence County 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 <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(16-17)
<50%
63%
(16-17)
<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
97%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(16-17)
50-59%
82%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lawrence County Academy School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence County Academy?
The graduation rate of Lawrence County Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lawrence County Academy?
60 students attend Lawrence County Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lawrence County Academy students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Lawrence County Academy offer ?
Lawrence County Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lawrence County Academy part of?
Lawrence County Academy is part of Lawrence County Academy School District.

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