D
Needs Improvement
42/100

United Preparatory Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 617 W State St, Columbus, OH 43215
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in Ohio
Growth
C
Students gain 0.85 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 24th percentile
Resources
C
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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
851
Students
enrolled
85.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%24/100Students gain 0.85 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 24th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%59/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 29% 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 −35 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 proficiency77% (+15 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+23 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%85%reading +4 pts, math +13 pts74th percentile (list)
Black77%82%reading +40 pts, math +48 pts98th percentile (list)
Low-income77%82%reading +30 pts, math +35 pts97th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 617 W State St
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43215
District 3901529
NCES School ID 390152905782
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43215

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,397
Per Capita Income $72,254
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.4%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $484,800
Median Rent $1,435
Owner-Occupied 21.0%
Renter-Occupied 79.0%
View full data for ZIP 43215 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for United Preparatory Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 63.0%
Hispanic/Latino 13.9%
White 12.5%
Two or More Races 9.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 851
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 85.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for United Preparatory Academy?
United Preparatory Academy has a Repit School Score of 42 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 United Preparatory Academy?
United Preparatory Academy has 851 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 85.1:1.
What grades does United Preparatory Academy serve?
United Preparatory Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does United Preparatory Academy receive per student?
United Preparatory Academy receives $17,070 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around United Preparatory Academy in 43215 ▼
Avg Home Value
$331,981
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,581
1-Year Change
-3.8%
% Renters
79.0%

Other Schools in 43215

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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