MT. HEALTHY PREPARATORY AND FITNESS ACADEMY
Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy school district, located in Cincinnati, OH with about 259 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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, Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates under the Performance Academies network. The school distinguishes itself through a holistic approach to education that prioritizes both academic achievement and physical well-being. By integrating a rigorous core curriculum with a daily focus on physical fitness and health, the academy aims to foster an environment where students can develop the discipline, energy, and stamina necessary to succeed in the classroom.
The academy serves students in the greater Cincinnati area and is committed to providing a structured, supportive learning community that emphasizes character development alongside standard educational milestones. Through its unique emphasis on physical activity—often incorporating dedicated time for exercise and movement into the school day—the program seeks to combat sedentary habits and improve overall student focus and attendance. By partnering with Performance Academies, the school utilizes a proven educational model designed to raise academic standards while ensuring students are equipped with healthy, lifelong habits.
For more information, contact Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy at (513) 587-6280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cincinnati, OH 45231-3107
(513) 587-6280
MT. HEALTHY PREPARATORY AND FITNESS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Cincinnati, OH with about 259 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Ohio Council of Community Schools - Total Students:
- 259
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 259 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MT. HEALTHY PREPARATORY AND FITNESS ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 83.0%
- Two or more races
- 10.0%
- White
- 3.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- Female
- 43.6%
- Male
- 56.4%
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.