Top Rankings
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 256 students in South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,572 Schools
# Students
256 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#628 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
62%
17%
% White
17%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,391 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,918 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,391
$17,287
Spending / Student
$8,918
$17,235
Best South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3220 Groveport Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 986-0116
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 986-0116
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District manages 1 public schools serving 256 students.
What is the rank of South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District is ranked #626 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District?
62% of South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,918 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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