South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Charter School 270 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

South Columbus Preparatory Academy (SCPA) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8, located in the Merion Village/South Columbus area. Operating as part of the Phalen Leadership Academies network, the school focuses on a "scholar-first" philosophy that emphasizes rigorous academic preparation, character development, and social-emotional growth. Their curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success while fostering a supportive, small-school environment that encourages active engagement from both students and their families.

Beyond the classroom, South Columbus Preparatory Academy distinguishes itself through its commitment to community partnerships and holistic student development. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at narrowing the achievement gap and equipping students with the tools necessary for college and career readiness. By prioritizing high expectations and individualized attention, SCPA seeks to create a culture of excellence that empowers its students to become leaders within their local community and beyond.

270

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	23
Black	187
Asian	1
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

Black
187 (69.3%)
Two or More
36 (13.3%)
Hispanic
23 (8.5%)
White
22 (8.1%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
Phone:	(614)669-6301
Website:	http://scpagermanvillage.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
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 40

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 19