University of Cleveland Preparatory School

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Cleveland, Ohio - 1 schools

At $16,063 per pupil, University of Cleveland Preparatory School ranks #207 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

189
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,063
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

University of Cleveland Preparatory School operates 1 public schools serving 189 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 Cuyahoga County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,063 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.0% local, 56.4% state, and 42.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles.

. Demographically, the student body averages 91.3% African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is University of Cleveland Preparatory School, enrolling 138 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

University of Cleveland Preparatory School accounts for 73.0% of all University of Cleveland Preparatory School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of University of Cleveland Preparatory School a distant remainder — means University of Cleveland Preparatory School-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

Where does the funding come from?

42.6%
Federal
56.4%
State
1.0%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in University of Cleveland Preparatory School.

White 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 91.3%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in University of Cleveland Preparatory School

School Enrollment
University of Cleveland Preparatory School
Charter
138

How University of Cleveland Preparatory School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Monroe Preparatory Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Lake Erie International High School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Ilead Spring Meadows Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to University of Cleveland Preparatory School'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 University of Cleveland Preparatory School?

University of Cleveland Preparatory School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 189 students.

How much does University of Cleveland Preparatory School spend per student?

University of Cleveland Preparatory School spends $16,063 per student.

What is the demographic composition of University of Cleveland Preparatory School?

University of Cleveland Preparatory School students are 91.3% African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.