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Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy

Charter | K-12 | 699 students

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Posted September 25, 2010

The kids at CCPA love school and are learning at extraordinary rates. The programming is better than any school around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2008

this is my son thrid year at CCPA and its a really good school great teachers and the new school is wonderful
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2008

I attended this school and it enriched me as a person. It prepared me for life and helped gain the National Honor Roll. This school is great for struggling and very intelligent students
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 9, 2008

My son is in the Kindergarten at CCPA and I have been very impressed. He is reading and spelling words and we're only half way through the school year. The teachers are tough on the kids but I can appreciate that because it creates an environment thats focused on education and goofing around is not tolerated. My son has learned a lot this year his vocabulary has really expanded. The parent night allows the parents to become involved and they provide weekly reports as to what's being learned and send home 'lots' of material to work on at home. My son is so excited and pumped up about leanring 'kudos' to CCPA Thanks!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2007

I think that the school does an excellent job creating a learning atmosphere. The teachers are knowledgeable and easily accessible to the students and parents. I think it is a family environment. My son is currently a 2nd grader and my middle son will be attending this fall. I am excited about the school year and look forward to participating in the learning environment so that my children can have a positive and successful learning experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2005

They are very unorganized and have no well being at all. They are all about Money, money,money and don't even think about the kids. I had one small child and she was never paid attention to. CCPA came into education without a brain, they don't know what they are doing! Please don't send your kids to CCPA!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2004

My child has been a student at ccpa since 10/99 and the teaching and discipline has gone down hill. There is no control in this school. The students have no respect for the staff including the principal. I've removed my child for this reason and strongly suggest that other parents do the same. My child is in the 8th grade and never has homework or spelling words to learn. The staff is very young and they have no respect for the students or the parents. No! I would not recommend this school for any child or animal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2004

My son has attended CCPA for 3 years and I love it. They have great teachers that really care about the students well being and educational growth.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2004

My eldest daughter is getting ready to graduate from CCPA's Kindergarten. The teachers and staff have always been very helpful and kind. The only time we ever had a problem, it was quickly addressed and resolved! My daughter loves it there and I plan to enroll the rest of my children in CCPA. This is an excellent school despite what the angry parent of April said. Enrollment is no problem and as long as your child is well behaved there is hardly ever a problem, other than normal school kids arguments. I would suggest everyone in the local area look into sending your child there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2004

The administration at CCPA is biased towards some students. They play favortitism and are unfair to students they don't like. There is a lack of discipline in the school and no consequences for wrong doing. Over all the teachers are good, and are doing the best they can, with what they have. I would not recomend sending your kids to CCPA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2003

CCPA is a very good school and I think that every child should be able to go to a good school environment with the teachers loving them like their own just like CCPA.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female91%
Male74%
Black, non-Hispanic84%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-disabled88%

Reading

All Students72%
Female78%
Male65%
Black, non-Hispanic72%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-disabled75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanic88%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled88%

Reading

All Students77%
Female88%
Male64%
Black, non-Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students92%
Female>95%
Male89%
Black, non-Hispanic92%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled92%

Reading

All Students85%
Female>95%
Male75%
Black, non-Hispanic85%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled84%

Science

All Students62%
Female63%
Male61%
Black, non-Hispanic62%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanic89%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled92%

Reading

All Students93%
Female90%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanic93%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students98%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled>95%

Reading

All Students86%
Female81%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanic86%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female92%
Male74%
Black, non-Hispanic84%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled86%

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanic91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled93%

Science

All Students36%
Female40%
Male32%
Black, non-Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled37%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Below Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4BelowBelow
Grade 5AboveBelow
Grade 6AboveMet
Grade 7BelowBelow
Grade 8BelowBelow

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female80%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic75%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic75%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Science

All Students53%
Female70%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Social Studies

All Students82%
Female80%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic81%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Writing

All Students100%
Female>95%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
95 (2011)
 
95 (2010)
 
100 (2009)
 
91 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 100% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Hispanic N/A 3%
White 0% 76%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 94%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 7%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 94%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Cincinnati Public Schools and areas adjacent to
Private Schools of Cincinnati
Charter Schools of Cincinnati
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 96%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 44%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 94%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Excellent Report Card Rating (2010)
  • School of Promise (2006)

Arts & music

Music
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Guyton Mathews III
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (513) 684-8888

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
  • Virtual school
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Remediation
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Swimming
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Swimming
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
More from this school
  • All students in grades 8-12 take only college preparatory courses. In addition all students receive a mentor that will support prior to and during and after college so ensure success with the track to higher education and a viable career option best suited for the interests, passion, and abilities fo each student.
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically come from these schools
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Private Schools of Cincinnati
Charter Schools of Cincinnati

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College preparation / awareness offered
Community college courses
Summer college prep programs
College prep programs/courses during the year
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
College presentations or information sessions
SAT/ACT prep classes
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1425 Linn St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
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Phone: (513) 684-0777

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