Serving 100 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Bessie Sherrod Price 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy's student population of 100 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory 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 The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3123 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
86%
17%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy's ranking?
The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy is ranked #3123 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy often compared to?
The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Patriot Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy?
100 students attend The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy?
The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy offer ?
The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy part of?
The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy is part of The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy located?
The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy is located in the Leawood neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Leawood.
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