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John J. Gilligan Digital Academy

425 Ezzard Charles Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45203 · (513) 363-2040 · Hamilton County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED11-CITYVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL367 STUDENTS
Enrollment
367
Combined
DISTRICT 522 · STATE 712
Student : Teacher
27.6:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 25.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
3
Grade 1
2
Grade 2
6
Grade 3
11
Grade 4
7
Grade 5
10
Grade 6
16
Grade 7
20
Grade 8
30
Grade 9
65
Grade 10
47
Grade 11
81
Grade 12
69
Student demographics
White
22%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
4%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 8%
Black
61%
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 17%
Two+
11%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
33.3%
OH avg 59.8% . +7.1pp since 2021
Math
14.3%
OH avg 56.1% . +8.2pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About John J. Gilligan Digital Academy

Set in Cincinnati, Ohio, John J. Gilligan Digital Academy is a modestly sized unified-grade school, part of Cincinnati Public Schools. It serves 367 students across grades K through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 48% leaner than the state mean of about 712.

Across the 65 schools in Cincinnati Public Schools (33,844 students total), John J. Gilligan Digital Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, John J. Gilligan Digital Academy lists that Black students make up the majority at 61%. Other groups include 22% White, 11% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 24%.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 27.6:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 25.8:1 average.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Hamilton County) logs that median household income runs about $72,470, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. In all, Hamilton County runs 212 public schools (combined enrollment of about 111,403 students), of which John J. Gilligan Digital Academy is one.

Rising Stars at Ezzard Charles is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around John J. Gilligan Digital Academy.

The school occupies a high-density site. Instruction is delivered virtually rather than at a physical campus, and enrollment crosses district lines.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Hamilton County at a glance

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Population
830,774
Census ACS
Median income
$72,470
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
212
111,403 students

Quick facts

School name
John J. Gilligan Digital Academy
District
Cincinnati Public Schools
Address
425 Ezzard Charles Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Phone
(513) 363-2040
County
Hamilton County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
367
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
27.6:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
390437506198
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About John J. Gilligan Digital Academy
How large is John J. Gilligan Digital Academy?
John J. Gilligan Digital Academy enrolls approximately 367 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does John J. Gilligan Digital Academy serve?
John J. Gilligan Digital Academy serves grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at John J. Gilligan Digital Academy?
Approximately 27.6:1 students per teacher at John J. Gilligan Digital Academy.
What is the racial breakdown of students at John J. Gilligan Digital Academy?
At John J. Gilligan Digital Academy, the student body is approximately 22% White, 4% Hispanic, 61% Black, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees John J. Gilligan Digital Academy?
John J. Gilligan Digital Academy is overseen by Cincinnati Public Schools in Hamilton County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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