The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy is a tuition-free online public charter school for grades K-12. The school is headquartered in Independence, Ohio, United States. OHDELA uses different types of curricula such as Calvert and ThinkCentral. OHDELA gives parents the choice of which to use.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
Yes
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy often compared to?
The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ohio Connections Academy Inc, Ohio Virtual Academy by visitors of our site.
What grades does The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy offer ?
The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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