Arts & College Preparatory Academy

Columbus, Ohio — 1 schools

483
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,263
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Arts & College Preparatory Academy operates 1 public schools serving 483 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 473 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,263 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.6% local, 80.7% state, and 17.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #711 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 157.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 55.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.2% White, 35.3% African American, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Arts & College Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Arts & College Preparatory Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Arts & College Preparatory Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Arts & College Preparatory Academy student-counselor ratio is 158:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Arts & College Preparatory Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 55.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.7%
Federal
80.7%
State
1.6%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
711 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$1,111
Studio/mo
$1,194
1 BR/mo
$1,430
2 BR/mo
$1,715
3 BR/mo
$1,927
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Arts & College Preparatory Academy.

White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 35.3%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 5.1%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
157.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
55.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Arts & College Preparatory Academy

School Enrollment
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter
473

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Arts & College Preparatory Academy?

Arts & College Preparatory Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 483 students.

How much does Arts & College Preparatory Academy spend per student?

Arts & College Preparatory Academy spends $11,263 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #711 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Arts & College Preparatory Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Arts & College Preparatory Academy?

Arts & College Preparatory Academy students are 45.2% White, 35.3% African American, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Arts & College Preparatory Academy?

Arts & College Preparatory Academy has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #711 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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