Serving 144 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (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
School Overview
Columbus Performance Academy's student population of 144 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Rankings
Columbus Performance Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Performance Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2584 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
83%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
3%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)94.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Performance Academy's ranking?
Columbus Performance Academy is ranked #2584 out of 3,181 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 Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Gables Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
144 students attend Columbus Performance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Columbus Performance Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 8:1, 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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