Enrollment
473
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Arts & College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390022304747Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arts & College Preparatory Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #44 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 473
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Arts & College Preparatory Academy ranks #44 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Arts & College Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390022304747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+14% vs state
What stands out at Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Arts & College Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 473 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 724 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #522, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Arts & College Preparatory Academy spends $9,843 per pupil, 33% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbus's public schools, it stands alongside Kipp Columbus (1,945 students): Arts & College Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Arts & College Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arts & College Preparatory Academy compares
Arts & College Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
55.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Arts & College Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arts & College Preparatory Academy, which includes Arts & College Preparatory Academy.
$9,843
Per student
-33%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 80.7%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Arts & College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Arts & College Preparatory Academy?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arts & College Preparatory Academy?
36.0% of students at Arts & College Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts & College Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Arts & College Preparatory Academy is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts & College Preparatory Academy?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arts & College Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Arts & College Preparatory Academy ranks #44 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Arts & College Preparatory Academy a good school?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Arts & College Preparatory Academy?
None; Arts & College Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Arts & College Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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