ROTHENBERG PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools school district, located in Cincinnati, OH with about 384 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 16 teachers, Rothenberg Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy, located in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a public elementary school within the Cincinnati Public Schools district, it is known for its distinctive architecture and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a "preparatory" approach, aiming to equip students in grades PreK–6 with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.
Beyond its core curriculum, Rothenberg is recognized for its strong focus on community integration and the arts. The school frequently leverages its urban setting to offer students unique educational experiences, often partnering with local organizations and cultural institutions to enrich its programming. By fostering a culture of high expectations and supportive learning, Rothenberg Preparatory Academy strives to empower its diverse student body to become engaged citizens and lifelong learners.
For more information, contact Rothenberg Preparatory Academy at (513) 363-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cincinnati, OH 45202-8905
(513) 363-5700
ROTHENBERG PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Cincinnati, OH with about 384 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cincinnati Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 384
- Teachers:
- 16.25
- 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 384 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROTHENBERG PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- White
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.