Marion Preparatory Academy operates 1 public schools serving 289 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 151 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marion County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,402 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 1.2% local, 64.8% state, and 34.0% 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 — 48/100, ranked #379 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 100.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.5% White, 21.2% African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Marion Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Marion Preparatory Academy student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Marion 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.
Marion Preparatory Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 100.0% — 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.
How many schools are in Marion Preparatory Academy?
Marion Preparatory Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 289 students.
How much does Marion Preparatory Academy spend per student?
Marion Preparatory Academy spends $13,402 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #379 in Ohio.
What is the average rent near Marion Preparatory Academy?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marion County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
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 schools. 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 #379 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.