Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy

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Cincinnati, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 43/100 ranks Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy #454 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,679 per pupil, Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy ranks #888 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

254
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,679
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy operates 1 public schools serving 254 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Hamilton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,679 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 97 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.4% local, 73.0% state, and 25.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 43/100, ranked #454 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 82.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.5% African American, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy, enrolling 274 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy a distant remainder — means Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 82.1% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

Where does the funding come from?

25.6%
Federal
73.0%
State
1.4%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
454 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy.

White 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 90.5%
Multiracial 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

82.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy

School Enrollment
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy
Charter
274

How Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Montgomery Preparatory Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Delaware Area Career Center Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy?

Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 254 students.

How much does Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy spend per student?

Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy spends $10,679 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #454 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy?

Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy students are 90.5% African American, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy?

Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #454 out of 806 districts in Ohio.