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#2168 of 3,441 schools in OH
Westwood Preparatory Academy
School · Westwood Preparatory Academy · Columbus, OH
A charter school in Columbus, OH where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1183 Essex Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Westwood Preparatory Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Westwood Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,451
Median home value
$438,300
Median rent
$1,299/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
42.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westwood Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Westwood Preparatory Academy is listed in Westwood Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Preparatory Academy
Westwood Preparatory Academy is a public school in Columbus, OH, part of Westwood Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,168 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Preparatory Academy
What grades does Westwood Preparatory Academy serve?
Westwood Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Westwood Preparatory Academy?
Westwood Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Preparatory Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Preparatory Academy rank in OH?
Westwood Preparatory Academy ranks #2,168 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Westwood Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westwood Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Preparatory Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Westwood Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Westwood Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Westwood Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Westwood Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (330) 510-5400
- Area population (ZIP 43201)
- 33,873
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 23.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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