Elementary Schools in Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy district in Columbus, Ohio. With a total enrollment of 323 students, the school faces several challenges, including inconsistent academic performance, equity concerns, and limited resources.

While the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 76.9% is significantly higher than the state average, it struggles in other subject areas, with math proficiency rates ranging from just 3.7% in 6th grade to 73.1% in 5th grade. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 46.9%, which is likely impacting student performance. Demographically, the student population is predominantly African American (81.11%), with relatively low representation of other racial groups.

Over the past three years, Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Ohio elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. With per-student spending of $7,050, the school appears to have relatively limited resources compared to the state average, which, combined with the high chronic absenteeism, may be contributing to the school's overall academic challenges. Addressing these issues will be critical for the school to improve student outcomes and better serve its community.