Columbus Preparatory Academy

Columbus Preparatory Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
3330 Chippewa St,  Columbus, OH
4.3
3.6
786 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christine Allen
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
81%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
442:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Black
27.3%
White
26.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.6%
Hispanic
13.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Charter ES in Ohio
#1 Best Charter MS in Ohio
#1 Best Charter HS in Ohio
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 58 Students
Ohio University 20 Students
Columbus State Community College 16 Students
University of Cincinnati 11 Students
Miami University 9 Students
Xavier University 7 Students
Otterbein University 7 Students
Bowling Green State University 6 Students
Wright State University 6 Students
Kent State University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Biology 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Education 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Environmental Science 3 Students
Architecture 3 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 17 Reviews
1.0
1/9/2025
The staff is horrible. I went there as a child and sent my kid there. It is a prison and always was, my kid was being bullied relentlessly and the teachers barely did a thing. And the way of teaching is so horrible, they assign too much homework for third graders. And the atmosphere feels horrible, The kids here look just miserable. Even my son is begging me to have him change schools.
4.0 Senior
11/4/2024
CPA is an amazing school as far as academics. The only thing they lack is extracurriculars. Every year they introduce new clubs and sometimes even new sports to join, but I feel like there's a lack of interest among students.. Especially those in high school.
5.0 Parent
2/27/2023
There's nothing we don't love about CPA. The teachers are amazing, the curriculum is above and beyond public schools, and the staff always lends an open ear for students and parents alike. Absolutely recommend for any student from any culture.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 37 Reviews
2.0 student
5/8/2025
they under cook there food and give it to the kids
5.0 parent
4/23/2025
Our family has been with CPA since 2014 when our oldest daughter came here in 6th grade. Our twins started here in kindergarten and I'm very proud to say they will be starting high school at CPA in the fall!! All of the teachers at CPA are amazing...they have true compassion for each student. They g...
5.0 student
10/30/2024
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5.0 other
4/16/2024
This school is a great place for children to learn and grow!!

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Columbus Preparatory Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 3330 Chippewa St in Columbus, OH. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 786 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Columbus Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 25. The average home value in this area is $337,549. Discover additional schools in the area, like Provost Academy Ohio, Franklinton High School, Franklinton Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbus Preparatory Academy.

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