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Patriot Preparatory Academy

Charter | K-12 | 485 students

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Posted June 18, 2012

I could not have asked for a better solution for my son and his education. He faces challenges with his ADHD and ODD. Mr. Tucker and Mr's Peterson had their hands full this year, bless their hearts. When he was tested this time last year, they were worried that he would not have made it through the year successfully. We all worked very hard and he passed with honors, all A's. This school not only is geared toward academics and ensuring that every child gets everything that they can out of attending this school, but they are geared on morals, ethics, and integrity where you will find your typical public school lacking. Our family is so grateful for having found PPA, and have chosen this school for our children again this year and will continue in the future. I recommend this school to everyone when they ask how we pulled through with Anthony, we could NOT have done it without all the support that he had there at PPA. They are wonderful and we are very blessed to have them in our lives. My son adores them all
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2012

The teachers and staff in this school are excellent. They work closely with parents as a team in order to help the student reach their very best academically. I enjoy that all four of my children can attend the same school (they range from 5 to 14), as it's much easier when they are all on the same school calendar. As much as I like this school, I gave it only 4 stars as I wish it had more options for sports for my kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2012

This school has been a great school for my two children acedemically and socially the teachers were great. I would really recommend this school to any parent looking for a good charter school for their children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2012

I am a grandparent . My concern is with the physical interior appearance of the school. The walls need paint and repairing of baseboards especially in some classrooms. The fabric on the walls in the gym is frayed and and in my opinion should be removed. I recently became aware of the music room downstairs, to walk down those steps and be greeted by dirty walls and floor is very depressing, The music room is also very depressing. I find it a shame that students have to enter such a depressing area. I know that the budget will probably not allow any work to be done and that is very sad.I just feel that all children should be able to go to a school that reflects a little more concern about the interior appearance. Please note that my review reflects only the physical appearance. Thank you for your time.


Posted March 6, 2012

This is my daughters second year at this school (grade school). She is very happy here. Most of the staff and student body is still here from when the school was Liberty Christian. I feel the core values are strong and the teachers are very involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2012

My children are in there second year at this school (elementary) and I am pleased. They do have a somewhat strict dress code for a public school, but I prefer this to the alternative of children coming to school in attire that is distracting. I think the teachers/administration do a great job of communicating and there are many opportunities for parents to be involved.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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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

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

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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

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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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

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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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

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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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

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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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 Students49%
Female58%
Male39%
Black, non-Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-disabled52%

Reading

All Students53%
Female63%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanic54%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-disabled57%
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 Students25%
Female35%
Male12%
Black, non-Hispanic25%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged22%
Non-disabled24%

Reading

All Students73%
Female78%
Male65%
Black, non-Hispanic72%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Non-disabled78%
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 Students44%
Female38%
Male50%
Black, non-Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Non-disabled44%

Reading

All Students64%
Female71%
Male58%
Black, non-Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Non-disabled64%

Science

All Students50%
Female45%
Male54%
Black, non-Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Non-disabled50%
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 Students68%
Female72%
Male64%
Black, non-Hispanic68%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled71%

Reading

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanic88%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Disabledn/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 Students43%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Black, non-Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Non-disabled45%

Reading

All Students62%
Femalen/a
Male75%
Black, non-Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Non-disabled65%
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 Students80%
Female67%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic75%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled84%

Reading

All Students85%
Female83%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic88%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Non-disabled84%

Science

All Students35%
Female42%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic25%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged50%
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 "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4BelowMet
Grade 5MetMet
Grade 6MetMet
Grade 7Data not availableData not available
Grade 8Data not availableData not available

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

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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Social Studies

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

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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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 Students86%
Female82%
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Non-disabled86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female91%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanic92%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Science

All Students76%
Female64%
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Non-disabled76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female73%
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanic75%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Non-disabled81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Writing

All Students100%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
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

 
84 (2011)
 
n/a (2010)
 
n/a (2009)
 
n/a (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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College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Columbus Public
Local Private
Other public districts
Percentage of students going to 2-year college 20% (2012)
Percentage of students going to 4-year college 80% (2012)
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Math specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Science club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
Clubs
  • Dance club
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
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
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Clubs
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (614) 864-5381

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • College prep
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
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
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Bussing by your local district
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Flag football
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Flag football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Dance club
  • Homework help/study buddy club
  • National Honor Society
  • Science club
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Booster Club
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?

Students typically come from these schools
Columbus Public
Local Private
Other public districts

Planning ahead

College preparation / awareness 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
Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Students' post-graduation plans in 2012
2 year college - 20%
4 year college - 80%
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4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
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Phone: (614) 864-5332

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