United Schools Columbus vs. Columbus Preparatory Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Columbus Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 838 students in grades Kindergarten-8, United Schools Columbus 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Serving 797 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Columbus Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 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 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
838 students
797 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2013 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1338 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
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≥80%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
68
Grade 1 Students
71
68
Grade 2 Students
69
69
Grade 3 Students
81
89
Grade 4 Students
84
60
Grade 5 Students
64
70
Grade 6 Students
142
86
Grade 7 Students
127
76
Grade 8 Students
130
60
Grade 9 Students
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51
Grade 10 Students
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39
Grade 11 Students
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35
Grade 12 Students
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26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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14%
% Hispanic
13%
17%
% Black
65%
28%
% White
10%
31%
% Hawaiian
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2%
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
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