Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, United Preparatory Academy East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2643 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
74%
17%
White
3%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
United Preparatory Academy East School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Preparatory Academy East's ranking?
United Preparatory Academy East is ranked #2643 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend United Preparatory Academy East?
284 students attend United Preparatory Academy East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of United Preparatory Academy East students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of United Preparatory Academy East?
United Preparatory Academy East has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does United Preparatory Academy East offer ?
United Preparatory Academy East offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is United Preparatory Academy East part of?
United Preparatory Academy East is part of United Preparatory Academy East School District.
In what neighborhood is United Preparatory Academy East located?
United Preparatory Academy East is located in the King Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in King Lincoln Bronzeville.
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