Ohio College Preparatory School

21100 Southgate Park Blvd
Maple Heights, OH 44137

Charter School 179 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ohio College Preparatory School, located in Maple Heights, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focused mission to prepare students for academic success in high school and beyond, placing a strong emphasis on foundational learning, character development, and college readiness from an early age. By fostering a structured environment, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide students in the Maple Heights community with a rigorous curriculum tailored to meet state standards.

The school is known for its commitment to individualized instruction and a supportive community culture that encourages both personal and intellectual growth. Beyond core academic subjects like mathematics and reading, Ohio College Preparatory School often integrates character education and enrichment programs to develop well-rounded students. By maintaining an emphasis on the "college-prep" mindset, the institution seeks to instill high expectations and long-term academic ambition in its students, ensuring they are well-equipped for the challenges of secondary education.

179

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ohio College Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	7
Black	163
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
163 (91.1%)
Hispanic
7 (3.9%)
White
6 (3.4%)
Two or More
2 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

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:	Ohio College Preparatory School
Phone:	(216)453-4550
Website:	http://ohiocollegeprep.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
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 23

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 21