Westwood Preparatory Academy

1183 Essex Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Westwood Preparatory Academy serves 149 students in grades 3-12.
Westwood Preparatory Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50% (Top 1% in OH)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westwood Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Westwood Preparatory Academy's student population of 149 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
149 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Westwood Preparatory Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Westwood Preparatory Academy is 0.49, which is less 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
Overall Testing Rank
#2733 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
6%
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Black
21%
17%
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White
68%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Graduation Rate
(18-19)
<50%
82%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westwood Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Westwood Preparatory Academy is ranked #2733 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Westwood Preparatory Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Westwood Preparatory Academy?
149 students attend Westwood Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Westwood Preparatory Academy students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Preparatory Academy?
Westwood Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwood Preparatory Academy offer ?
Westwood Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Westwood Preparatory Academy part of?
Westwood Preparatory Academy is part of Westwood Preparatory Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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