Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Brilliance School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Brilliance School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The Brilliance School's student population of 259 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 240% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Brilliance is a mindset.
School Rankings
The Brilliance School 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 The Brilliance School 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
#2976 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
94%
17%
White
2%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brilliance School's ranking?
The Brilliance School is ranked #2976 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are The Brilliance School often compared to?
The Brilliance Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Academy Alternative Learnerswarren Middle & Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend The Brilliance School?
259 students attend The Brilliance School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of The Brilliance School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Brilliance School?
The Brilliance School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Brilliance School offer ?
The Brilliance School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Brilliance School part of?
The Brilliance School is part of The Brilliance School District.
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