Cobb Preparatory Academy serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cobb Preparatory Academy's student population of 311 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
311 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Cobb Preparatory Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
43%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
3%
10%

Black
86%
32%

White
7%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Cobb Preparatory Academy?
311 students attend Cobb Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cobb Preparatory Academy students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cobb Preparatory Academy?
Cobb Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cobb Preparatory Academy offer ?
Cobb Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Cobb Preparatory Academy part of?
Cobb Preparatory Academy is part of Anniston City School District.
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