COLUMBUS CITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Columbus City Schools District school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 316 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 20 teachers, Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls 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.

Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls (CCPSG) is a specialized educational institution within the Columbus City Schools district that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As an all-girls environment, the school focuses on fostering academic excellence, leadership development, and character building during the critical middle school years. By utilizing a single-gender setting, the school aims to create a supportive, distraction-free atmosphere that encourages students to excel in core subjects while building confidence and community.

The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, often complemented by a focus on college and career readiness. Beyond the classroom, CCPSG typically offers various extracurricular activities, mentorship programs, and enrichment opportunities designed to help young women develop a strong sense of self and social responsibility. As part of the broader Columbus City Schools system, the institution is committed to providing high-quality educational access to its local community while preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls at (614) 365-6113 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205-2001
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COLUMBUS CITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS is a public Title I school in Columbus, OH with about 316 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
316
Teachers:
20
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
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 316 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBUS CITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.

Black or African American
76.3%
Hispanic/Latino
8.5%
Two or more races
7.0%
White
6.3%
Asian
1.9%

Female
100.0%

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.