Main Preparatory Academy

(234)738-1925

www.mainprepacademy.org

Charter School 103 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Main Preparatory Academy, located on Clay Street in Akron, Ohio, is a public community school dedicated to providing a structured and supportive educational environment for students in the local area. As a tuition-free charter institution, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap by emphasizing foundational academic skills and fostering a culture of high expectations. Its mission is centered on preparing K–8 students for future success in high school and beyond through a curriculum that balances core subjects with character development.

The school operates with a commitment to small-group instruction and individualized attention, aiming to meet the diverse learning needs of its student population. By leveraging the flexibility of the community school model, Main Preparatory Academy works to build strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Akron community. Their educational approach prioritizes safety, discipline, and academic growth, striving to create a cohesive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

103

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Main Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	6
Black	88
Two or More	8

Black
88 (85.4%)
Two or More
8 (7.8%)
Hispanic
6 (5.8%)
White
1 (1.0%)

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:	Main Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(234)738-1925
Website:	http://www.mainprepacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 11

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Main Preparatory Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	11
Grade 1	14
Grade 2	11
Grade 3	16
Grade 4	13
Grade 5	11
Grade 6	18
Grade 7	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Main Preparatory Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	56	54.4%
Male	47	45.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)