Columbus Collegiate Academy

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Charter School 240 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Columbus Collegiate Academy – Main Street (CCA-Main) is a tuition-free, public charter middle school serving students in grades 6–8 on the near east side of Columbus, Ohio. As part of the United Schools Network (USN), the school is built on a mission to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond. The curriculum is characterized by a rigorous academic focus, structured classroom environments, and a strong emphasis on character development, aiming to close the achievement gap for students in the local community.

The school is well-regarded for its data-driven approach to education, which includes extended school days and a clear set of core values intended to foster both personal responsibility and academic excellence. By maintaining a high-expectations culture and a close-knit school community, CCA-Main provides a college-preparatory experience designed to equip students with the foundational skills and habits necessary for long-term success. The school remains committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities to families within the Columbus public school district.

240

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Collegiate Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	38
Black	171
Asian	1
Two or More	14

Black
171 (71.3 %)
Hispanic
38 (15.8 %)
White
16 (6.7 %)
Two or More
14 (5.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Columbus Collegiate Academy
Phone:	(614)299-5284
Website:	http://www.unitedschoolsnetwork.org/maincampus.php
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 62