BERWYN EAST ACADEMY

Berwyn East Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Eastland Preparatory Academy school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 158 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 12 teachers, Berwyn East Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Berwyn East Academy, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a specialized educational institution focused on serving students in grades K–8 who face significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. As a private facility, the academy functions as a therapeutic learning environment that integrates rigorous academic instruction with intensive behavioral support. The school is specifically designed for students who have struggled to succeed in traditional public school settings and require a more structured, individualized approach to reach their full potential.

The academy’s philosophy centers on creating a supportive atmosphere where students can develop the coping mechanisms and social skills necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining small class sizes and employing a multidisciplinary team of educators and behavioral specialists, Berwyn East Academy aims to foster a sense of stability and academic progress for its student body. Their program emphasizes individualized education plans (IEPs) and personalized behavioral interventions, ensuring that each student receives the specific attention needed to manage their unique behavioral obstacles while continuing their academic growth.

For more information, contact Berwyn East Academy at (614) 564-9548 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1850 Bostwick Rd
Columbus, OH 43227-3374
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BERWYN EAST ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 158 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
North Central Ohio ESC
Total Students:
158
Teachers:
12
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

* 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 158 students

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

Black or African American
95.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
White
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.