Columbus Preparatory Academy

Charter School 797 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Columbus Preparatory Academy (CPA), located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by Accel Schools, the academy focuses on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The school emphasizes a core curriculum of reading, writing, and mathematics, often utilizing a "blended learning" model that incorporates both traditional classroom instruction and digital tools to personalize the learning experience for each student.

Beyond academics, Columbus Preparatory Academy prioritizes character development and community involvement. The school promotes a disciplined culture—often characterized by uniform requirements and a clear code of conduct—aimed at fostering a safe and focused learning atmosphere. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, CPA strives to close the achievement gap and ensure that its diverse student body has the support necessary to excel academically and develop as responsible citizens.

797

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	134
Black	225
Asian	113
Two or More	51
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	18

White
248 (31.1%)
Black
225 (28.2%)
Hispanic
134 (16.8%)
Asian
113 (14.2%)
Two or More
51 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
18 (2.3%)
American Indian
8 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(614)275-3600
Website:	http://columbuspreparatoryacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
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 68

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 60

Grade 9 51

Grade 10 39