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Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow

Charter | K-12 | 8361 students

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Posted December 13, 2007

This school is horrible. Computer never works. Always have to have them replace it, there system is always down, needs lots of improvements.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2007

Flexible, professional, challenging. Great teachers who get back to you very quickly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2007

This is our first year at ECOT and we are more than pleased! The education is excellent and I am able to see exactly what my children are learning. The teachers are very helpful and plan interesting lessons so the children are not doing the same old thing everyday and every week. I wish I would have taken them out of public school earlier.
—Submitted by Beth Moretti, a parent


Posted April 28, 2007

My kids grades have gone up and so has there confidence. I do not regret pulling my kids from there public school and putting them into this program. I have 2 kids that need special education and the staff here are fantastic in seeing that we have everything we need. There is constant parent teacher communication and they are always there to help when needed. I would recommend this program to anyone who is thinking about putting there child into a program like this.
—Submitted by Denise Hutson, a parent


Posted March 19, 2007

My four children have been at ECOT for two years. I am not impressed. Quality of their programs is mediocre. Availability of extracurriculars is minimal. Level of parent involvement is dependent upon each parent. Teacher involvement is minimal. This year has been a worse experience than last. High school teachers are assigned 200 students per semester! No wonder they can't keep up with grades or messages. We're looking for a new option next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2005

It is an excellent school for any age student. They are also very good for special needs students. They have an excellent program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2005

I am a student at ECOT. I was going to drop out of my other school since I became pregnant and the teachers and students at the other school were harrassing me constantly. I just wanted to give up. I ran across ECOT. It has been great! I am now getting all A's and B's and I also have moved up a grade. I am doing very well in my classes. The academic programs are great. The classes are still a little difficult but not too bad. It's not taking the easy way out. The work is just like in regular school. There is a high need for parental involvement. You can space you time out how you need to. Teachers require check-ins weekly, and you must turn in work on weekly-basis. I recommend this school to anyone struggling in public schools. Their is also a guidance counselor for everyone.
—Submitted by Kristen Sprague, a student


Posted October 8, 2004

I am a student enrolled in this school. I've been in this school for 4 years know I love this school and i would rather work with ECOT then go to a school to deal with the harassing and all the other garbage that goes on at a school. I have always had timely responces from teachers and all admistrators I've never had a problem with shipments being late or anything like that they have been great for me and I reccomend them to everyone and anyone that doesnt like school give ECOT a shot and its free.
—Submitted by sandie, a student


Posted August 31, 2004

ECOT is a wonderful school! My kids would not attend any where else. My kids concentrate on their school work, not on the other kids or what they are wearing. Although they don't see the other kids on a day to day bases, they have Prom, online chats, and parent teacher conferences. As for the computer system going down, it happens rarely and thats bound to happen when using the internet. My kids teachers have constant communication wether through email or phone calls. My kids love it and so do I. You never have to worry about your children being in harms way when they are on a protected internet in the saftey of your own home!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2004

Ecot is awesome! My kids hated school and were ready to drop out. Now, they have passed there tests and are staying in school. The teachers are the most caring I've ever worked with. They always work hard to fix the problems. Ecot is the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2004

My son has been enrolled in ECOT for 3 years. We have never had any problems, and my son is doing great. Not only did he pass all of his proficiency tests, but he scored advanced on his Math, Science, and Citizenship tests which are taken in person. They arranged a nearby location that was very convenient for us to travel to. I think the cirriculum is great and exceeds that of the public school in the district where we live. Lori Cox
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

ECOT (Electronic Classroom Of Tomorrow) is terrible. Their network is down frequently, teacher to student communication can be very poor, and it can be near impossible to solve and problems. Their shipments are usually late; they can be up to 6 months late! Their mail packets (they are used when a student cannot access ECOT through the computer) are sometimes incomplete and even the wrong subject. They use the 'Honor system' to deliver tests. Very few people stick to that system. I would never recommend ECOT to anyone!
—Submitted by Alex Gerard, a student


Posted November 5, 2003

We have 8 children 6 of which are enrolled in Ecot. My children are recieving the best education of their lives. The teachers are absolutley wonderful. I would recommend this school to everyone I meet that is interested in a charter and /or homeschooling.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
32%

2007

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
23%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
29%

2007

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
29%

2007

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
29%

2007

 
 
31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female54%
Male46%
Black, non-Hispanic33%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-disabled52%

Reading

All Students53%
Female68%
Male43%
Black, non-Hispanic40%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-disabled62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students38%
Female43%
Male35%
Black, non-Hispanic24%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Non-disabled51%

Reading

All Students55%
Female71%
Male43%
Black, non-Hispanic71%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Non-disabled70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students29%
Female38%
Male22%
Black, non-Hispanic20%
White28%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Non-disabled40%

Reading

All Students52%
Female63%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanic35%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Non-disabled69%

Science

All Students38%
Female38%
Male38%
Black, non-Hispanic15%
White37%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Non-disabled48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
Black, non-Hispanic52%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Disabled30%
Non-disabled60%

Reading

All Students69%
Female74%
Male64%
Black, non-Hispanic81%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Disabled34%
Non-disabled83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students43%
Female47%
Male39%
Black, non-Hispanic28%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Non-disabled54%

Reading

All Students53%
Female63%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanic44%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Non-disabled67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female54%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanic40%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Non-disabled61%

Reading

All Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
Black, non-Hispanic66%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Non-disabled82%

Science

All Students43%
Female45%
Male41%
Black, non-Hispanic26%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Non-disabled52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetMet
Grade 5MetMet
Grade 6MetMet
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8MetMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
54%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Black, non-Hispanic51%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Non-disabled69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
Black, non-Hispanic72%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Non-disabled87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Science

All Students52%
Female47%
Male58%
Black, non-Hispanic33%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Non-disabled57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Social Studies

All Students62%
Female58%
Male67%
Black, non-Hispanic46%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Non-disabled67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Writing

All Students81%
Female85%
Male75%
Black, non-Hispanic70%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Non-disabled88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
83 (2011)
 
82 (2010)
 
81 (2009)
 
76 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 76%
Black 11% 16%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 70%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 22%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 92%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 35N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 46%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School end time
  • 24 hours
School Leader's name
  • Mr. Jeffrey P. Forster
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
  • Extended/longer school day
Fax number
  • (614) 492-8894

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Virtual school
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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3700 South High St
Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: (614) 492-8884

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