Enrollment
327
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Westwood Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390158305886Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Preparatory Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #20 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 327
- students enrolled
Westwood Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Preparatory Academy ranks #20 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Westwood Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390158305886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Preparatory Academy
Westwood Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 327 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
The surrounding Westwood Preparatory Academy spends $25,085 per pupil, 71% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Columbus's public schools, it stands alongside Kipp Columbus (1,945 students): Westwood Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
Westwood Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Westwood 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 Westwood Preparatory Academy compares
Westwood 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$25,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 57.5%
African American 30.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Westwood Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westwood Preparatory Academy, which includes Westwood Preparatory Academy.
$25,085
Per student
+71%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.9%
State 84.7%
Federal 11.5%
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.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Westwood Preparatory Academy?
Westwood Preparatory Academy has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Preparatory Academy is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Preparatory Academy is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Preparatory Academy?
Westwood Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Westwood Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Preparatory Academy ranks #20 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 Westwood Preparatory Academy a good school?
Westwood Preparatory Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. 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 Westwood Preparatory Academy?
None; Westwood Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Westwood Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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