Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Columbus Performance 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Performance Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbus Performance Academy's student population of 173 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Columbus Performance Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Performance Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2501 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
87%
17%
White
4%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Performance Academy's ranking?
Columbus Performance Academy is ranked #2501 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Columbus Performance Academy often compared to?
Columbus Performance Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Gables Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Columbus Performance Academy?
173 students attend Columbus Performance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Columbus Performance Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Performance Academy?
Columbus Performance Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus Performance Academy offer ?
Columbus Performance Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Performance Academy part of?
Columbus Performance Academy is part of Columbus Performance Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbus Performance Academy located?
Columbus Performance Academy is located in the Italian Village neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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