Akron Preparatory School

1200 E Market St Ste 3360
Akron, OH 44305

www.akronprep.org

Charter School 359 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Akron Preparatory School is a public charter school located in Akron, Ohio, serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth. The school is committed to providing a structured, college-preparatory environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and a culture of high expectations. By utilizing a "no-excuses" educational model, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Akron area, focusing on ensuring that every learner is prepared for the challenges of high school and future post-secondary success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, balancing core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with a strong focus on social-emotional growth and discipline. Akron Prep prides itself on fostering a supportive community where teachers and staff work closely with families to maintain consistent communication and academic accountability. By cultivating a disciplined classroom atmosphere and a dedicated staff, Akron Preparatory School strives to equip its students with the essential skills, values, and knowledge necessary to become impactful, productive members of their community.

359

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Akron Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	10
Black	309
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
309 (86.1%)
Two or More
25 (7.0%)
Hispanic
10 (2.8%)
White
8 (2.2%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Akron Preparatory School
Phone:	(330)247-6232
Website:	http://www.akronprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 36