Arts & College Preparatory Academy

4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 490 students in grades 7-12, Arts & College Preparatory Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arts & College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Arts & College Preparatory Academy's student population of 490 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
490 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Arts & College Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arts & College Preparatory Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1680 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
50%
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65-69%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
7%
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Black
27%
17%
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White
51%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Arts & College Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arts & College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy is ranked #1680 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arts & College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Arts & College Preparatory Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Arts & College Preparatory Academy?
490 students attend Arts & College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Arts & College Preparatory Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arts & College Preparatory Academy?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arts & College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Arts & College Preparatory Academy part of?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy is part of Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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