Top Rankings
Columbus Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 797 students in Columbus Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Columbus Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,528 Schools
# Students
797 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbus Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#336 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.7%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
17%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
28%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
31%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,935 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,699 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$10,935
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$9,699
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best Columbus Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus Preparatory Academy School District?
Columbus Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 797 students.
What is the rank of Columbus Preparatory Academy School District?
Columbus Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #338 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus Preparatory Academy School District?
31% of Columbus Preparatory Academy School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus Preparatory Academy School District?
Columbus Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Columbus Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,699 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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