Westwood Preparatory Academy

Charter School 266 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Westwood Preparatory Academy, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operated by Lumin Academy, the school is dedicated to providing a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. By utilizing smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, the academy aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that each student receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive in a supportive learning environment.

The school’s philosophy centers on fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to prepare students for long-term success. Beyond core academic subjects, Westwood Preparatory Academy integrates social-emotional learning into its daily programming to help students build confidence and responsibility. For families seeking a structured, community-oriented school environment in the Columbus area, the academy offers a comprehensive alternative to traditional district schools with a clear focus on college and career readiness.

266

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	7
Black	72
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
172 (64.7 %)
Black
72 (27.1 %)
Two or More
14 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westwood Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(330)510-5400
Website:	http://westwoodprepacademy.com/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 32

Grade 9 48

Grade 10 38