Marion Preparatory Academy

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Marion, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 48/100 ranks Marion Preparatory Academy #392 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,201 per pupil, Marion Preparatory Academy ranks #946 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

289
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,201
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Marion Preparatory Academy operates 1 public schools serving 289 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Marion County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,201 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 99 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.2% local, 64.8% state, and 34.0% 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 48/100, ranked #392 of 821 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.

. Demographically, the student body averages 67.5% White, 21.2% African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Marion Preparatory Academy, enrolling 151 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Marion Preparatory Academy accounts for 52.2% of all Marion Preparatory Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Marion Preparatory Academy a distant remainder — means Marion Preparatory Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

34.0%
Federal
64.8%
State
1.2%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
392 / 821
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 Marion Preparatory Academy.

White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 21.2%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 7.3%
Other 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Marion Preparatory Academy

School Enrollment
Marion Preparatory Academy
Charter
151

How Marion Preparatory Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Horizon Science Acad Cleveland Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
The Brilliance School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Noble Academy-Columbus Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
United Preparatory Academy East Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

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

Nearby Districts in Ohio

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Columbus City Schools District
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Cleveland Municipal
33,998 students · 95 schools · $24,161/pupil
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Olentangy Local
23,281 students · 27 schools · $13,848/pupil
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Toledo City
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marion Preparatory Academy?

Marion Preparatory Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 289 students.

How much does Marion Preparatory Academy spend per student?

Marion Preparatory Academy spends $10,201 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #392 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Marion Preparatory Academy?

Marion Preparatory Academy students are 67.5% White, 21.2% African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Marion Preparatory Academy?

Marion Preparatory Academy has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #392 out of 821 districts in Ohio.