Bard Early College Cleveland vs Innovation Academy West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bard Early College Cleveland
Cleveland · Public high · Grades 9–12
344 students
Innovation Academy West
Cleveland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
131 students
| Measure | Bard Early College Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio | Innovation Academy West Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #598 of 802 | #1328 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #10515 of 16,910 | #31140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 344 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.8 vs 41.2).
- •Innovation Academy West does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Bard Early College Cleveland does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Innovation Academy West does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.6).
- •Bard Early College Cleveland is the larger school with 344 students compared with 131.
- •Bard Early College Cleveland is a public school while Innovation Academy West is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bard Early College Cleveland better than Innovation Academy West?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bard Early College Cleveland and Innovation Academy West?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bard Early College Cleveland: 344. Innovation Academy West: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bard Early College Cleveland and Innovation Academy West rank in Ohio?
Bard Early College Cleveland is 598th of 802 and Innovation Academy West is 1328th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).