John Adams College and Career Academy is a public high school located on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, John Adams College & Career 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams College & Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John Adams College & Career Academy's student population of 437 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
John Adams College & Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams College & Career Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3072 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
94%
17%
White
3%
65%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams College & Career Academy's ranking?
John Adams College & Career Academy is ranked #3072 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Adams College & Career Academy?
The graduation rate of John Adams College & Career Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend John Adams College & Career Academy?
437 students attend John Adams College & Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of John Adams College & Career Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Adams College & Career Academy?
John Adams College & Career Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Adams College & Career Academy offer ?
John Adams College & Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Adams College & Career Academy part of?
John Adams College & Career Academy is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is John Adams College & Career Academy located?
John Adams College & Career Academy is located in the Corlett neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Corlett.
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