Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys

www.columbus.k12.oh.us

105 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys (CCPS) is a specialized educational institution within the Columbus City Schools district that focuses on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of middle school boys. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is built on a foundation of mentorship, high academic standards, and personal discipline. By providing a single-gender environment, the school aims to create a culture that encourages students to focus intently on their studies, build strong character, and develop the leadership skills necessary for future success in high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be rigorous while fostering a sense of brotherhood and community among its students. Beyond standard core academics, CCPS emphasizes professional development, etiquette, and college-readiness, often utilizing a structured environment to promote accountability and personal responsibility. By blending a traditional academic program with targeted initiatives aimed at boys’ development, Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys seeks to prepare its students to become productive, engaged, and successful members of the Columbus community.

105

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	7
Black	78
Asian	3
Two or More	9

Black
78 (74.3 %)
Two or More
9 (8.6 %)
White
8 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
7 (6.7 %)
Asian
3 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-6166
Website:	http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 33

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 33