Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cleveland Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Cleveland Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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Cleveland Preparatory Academy's student population of 121 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
Cleveland Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Preparatory Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2608 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
8%
Black
37%
17%
White
30%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
98%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Cleveland Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Cleveland Preparatory Academy is ranked #2608 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Preparatory Academy?
121 students attend Cleveland Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Cleveland Preparatory Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleveland Preparatory Academy?
Cleveland Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cleveland Preparatory Academy offer ?
Cleveland Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland Preparatory Academy part of?
Cleveland Preparatory Academy is part of Cleveland Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Cleveland Preparatory Academy located?
Cleveland Preparatory Academy is located in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 9 other public schools located in Old Brooklyn.
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