Enrollment
381
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390160505969Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #75 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 381
- students enrolled
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy ranks #75 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390160505969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 91.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy spends $11,269 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 34.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 381 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 18:1).
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Mount Auburn 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 Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy compares
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
91.6%
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
$11,269
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
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
African American 91.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy, which includes Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy.
$11,269
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 63.9%
Federal 34.6%
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 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy?
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy is African American at 91.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy?
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy ranks #75 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy a good school?
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy?
None; Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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