Great Western Academy

Located at 310 N Wilson Rd in Columbus, Ohio, Great Western Academy is an active, open independent public charter district serving a vibrant large city community. Operating a single operational campus, the academy is structured to provide comprehensive elementary and middle school instruction, welcoming children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. The district currently serves a total of 694 students across these grade levels—ranging from 80 kindergarteners to 79 eighth graders—offering a continuous educational environment focused on foundational learning prior to high school.

The academy embraces a diverse student population consisting of 383 female and 311 male learners, representing a rich variety of cultural backgrounds, including 290 Hispanic students, 206 Black students, 96 White students, and 86 students of two or more races. To support academic achievement and student well-being, Great Western Academy maintains a substantial workforce totaling 206.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 84.2 FTE teachers, 10 FTE instructional aides, and 112 FTE support staff members, ensuring a strongly resourced environment for parents seeking quality urban public education and researchers analyzing independent charter school models.