D
Needs Improvement
36/100

North Columbus Preparatory Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 1965 Gladstone Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Ohio
Resources
D
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
144
Students
enrolled
28.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%7/1003.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%49/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency8% (−55 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−56 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1965 Gladstone Ave
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43211
District 3901611
NCES School ID 390161106016
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43211

Understanding the community around North Columbus Preparatory Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $34,759
Per Capita Income $18,334
Poverty Rate 33.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%
High School or Higher 77.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $75,900
Median Rent $1,008
Owner-Occupied 36.1%
Renter-Occupied 63.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Columbus Preparatory Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.6%
White 3.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More Races 2.1%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 144
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 28.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy has 144 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 28.8:1.
What grades does North Columbus Preparatory Academy serve?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does North Columbus Preparatory Academy receive per student?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy receives $13,374 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Columbus Preparatory Academy in 43211 ▼
Avg Home Value
$138,889
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,329
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
63.9%

Other Schools in 43211

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026