Athena Career Academy

5203 Airport Hwy
Toledo, OH 43615
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Athena Career Academy serves 516 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Athena Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Athena Career Academy
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
16 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
7
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Athena Career Academy has grown by 52% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Athena Career Academy diversity score of 0.28 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
516 students
565 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
515 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
1 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
516 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
515 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
356 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
84%
16%
% White
9%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$17,900
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,418
$19,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,097
$6,280
Acceptance Rate
78%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Athena Career Academy?
The acceptance rate of Athena Career Academy is 78%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is Athena Career Academy's ranking?
Athena Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Athena Career Academy located?
Athena Career Academy is located in the Reynolds Corners neighborhood of Toledo, OH.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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