Summary:
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy district in Columbus, Ohio. This public charter school has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with mixed proficiency rates compared to state averages and a statewide ranking that has ranged from 1,293 out of 1,588 Ohio elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 533 out of 1,577 in 2023-2024, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's student population is predominantly African American (80.1%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (9.69%), White (3.57%), Asian (1.02%), and students of two or more races (5.61%). While the school outperforms the state average in some grade levels and subject areas, such as mathematics in grades 3-7, it also underperforms in others, including 7th grade English Language Arts. A concerning issue is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 60.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Overall, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy appears to be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement and addressing attendance issues, which may be contributing to its fluctuating performance and ranking. Further analysis and targeted interventions could help the school improve and better serve its diverse student population.
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