A+ ARTS ACADEMY

A+ Arts Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the A+ Arts Academy school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 667 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, A+ Arts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 39:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

A+ Arts Academy, located on Fair Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school that places a strong emphasis on integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with comprehensive arts education. The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, aiming to foster both intellectual development and creative expression. By weaving disciplines such as music, dance, visual arts, and theater into the daily student experience, the academy seeks to cultivate well-rounded learners who are equipped with critical thinking skills and self-confidence.

In addition to its focus on the arts, the school is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for the diverse community of the Near East Side of Columbus. The academy prioritizes small class sizes and personalized instruction to help students achieve proficiency in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. By providing these specialized creative outlets alongside traditional academics, A+ Arts Academy strives to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond, while encouraging them to become active, engaged participants in their community.

For more information, contact A+ Arts Academy at (614) 725-1305 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205-1543
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A+ ARTS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 667 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Office of School Sponsorship
District:
A+ Arts Academy
Total Students:
667
Teachers:
17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 667 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending A+ ARTS ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Two or more races
1.2%
White
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.