Serving 84 students in grades 6-8, Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys's student population of 84 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2965 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
74%
17%
White
6%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys's ranking?
Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys is ranked #2965 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys?
84 students attend Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys?
Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys offer ?
Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys part of?
Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys is part of Columbus City Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys located?
Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys is located in the Eastmoor neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Eastmoor.
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