Enrollment
949
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390003102807 Charter school
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy reports 949 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 949 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy spends $14,332 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.5% from local sources (property taxes), 51.1% from the state, and 47.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 949 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,332
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 949 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 949 Top 93% in Ohio — larger than 7% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390003102807
Student demographics
African American 90.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 90.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 949:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 131
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, which includes Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy.
$14,332
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 51.1%
Federal 47.4%
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 Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 19:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 15:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy?
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy has 949 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy is 15.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy is African American at 90.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy?
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.