AKRON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Akron Preparatory School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Akron Preparatory School school district, located in Akron, OH with about 172 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 10 teachers, Akron Preparatory School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Akron Preparatory School is a public charter school located in Akron, Ohio, serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth. The school is committed to providing a structured, college-preparatory environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and a culture of high expectations. By utilizing a "no-excuses" educational model, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Akron area, focusing on ensuring that every learner is prepared for the challenges of high school and future post-secondary success.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, balancing core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with a strong focus on social-emotional growth and discipline. Akron Prep prides itself on fostering a supportive community where teachers and staff work closely with families to maintain consistent communication and academic accountability. By cultivating a disciplined classroom atmosphere and a dedicated staff, Akron Preparatory School strives to equip its students with the essential skills, values, and knowledge necessary to become impactful, productive members of their community.
For more information, contact Akron Preparatory School at (330) 247-6232 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Akron, OH 44305-4018
(330) 247-6232
http://www.akronprep.org
AKRON PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Akron, OH with about 172 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Ohio Council of Community Schools - District:
- Akron Preparatory School
- Total Students:
- 172
- Teachers:
- 10.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 172 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AKRON PREPARATORY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.4%
- White
- 8.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.