United Preparatory Academy

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Columbus, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks United Preparatory Academy #641 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,582 per pupil, United Preparatory Academy ranks #671 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

268
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,582
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

United Preparatory Academy operates 1 public schools serving 268 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 Franklin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,582 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.3% local, 76.2% state, and 22.5% 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 32/100, ranked #641 of 821 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 22.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.8% African American, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is United Preparatory Academy, enrolling 838 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

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

United Preparatory Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 22.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within United Preparatory Academy is typically wider than the United Preparatory Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.5%
Federal
76.2%
State
1.3%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
641 / 821
State Rank
46
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in United Preparatory Academy.

White 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 64.8%
Multiracial 11.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

22.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in United Preparatory Academy

School Enrollment
United Preparatory Academy
Charter
838

How United Preparatory Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
East Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Valley Stem+Me2 Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Westwood Preparatory Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
L. Hollingworth School for Talented and Gifted Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to United 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 United Preparatory Academy?

United Preparatory Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 268 students.

How much does United Preparatory Academy spend per student?

United Preparatory Academy spends $13,582 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #641 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of United Preparatory Academy?

United Preparatory Academy students are 64.8% African American, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% White, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for United Preparatory Academy?

United Preparatory Academy has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #641 out of 821 districts in Ohio.