Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy

1258 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
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Bottom 50%
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Columbus Preparatory And Fitness 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 22% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy's student population of 380 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 137% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2766 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
63%
7%
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Black
19%
17%
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White
8%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy's ranking?
Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy is ranked #2766 out of 3,241 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy?
380 students attend Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy?
Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy offer ?
Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy part of?
Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy is part of Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy located?
Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy is located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 23 other public schools located in Hilltop.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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