Main Preparatory Academy

Akron, Ohio — 1 schools

71
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,495
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Main Preparatory Academy operates 1 public schools serving 71 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 103 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Summit County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,495 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 0.1% local, 60.8% state, and 39.2% 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.

and 74.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.4% African American, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% White across the district's schools.

Main Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Main Preparatory Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Main 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

Main Preparatory Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 74.8% — 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?

39.2%
Federal
60.8%
State
0.1%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$904
Studio/mo
$985
1 BR/mo
$1,268
2 BR/mo
$1,547
3 BR/mo
$1,681
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Main Preparatory Academy.

White 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 85.4%
Multiracial 7.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

74.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Main Preparatory Academy

School Enrollment
Main Preparatory Academy
Charter
103

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Main Preparatory Academy?

Main Preparatory Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 71 students.

How much does Main Preparatory Academy spend per student?

Main Preparatory Academy spends $16,495 per student.

What is the average rent near Main Preparatory Academy?

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

What is the demographic composition of Main Preparatory Academy?

Main Preparatory Academy students are 85.4% African American, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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