Summary:
United Preparatory Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio. This school faces significant challenges, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a ranking in the bottom quarter of Ohio elementary schools.
The school has a majority African American student population (65.3%) and a relatively high percentage of students identifying as two or more races (12.69%), suggesting it may be serving a predominantly underserved, minority population. Academically, United Preparatory Academy's test scores lag far behind state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 29.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in science compared to the state average of 64%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 51.8% is also extremely high, likely contributing to the poor academic performance.
Despite the challenges, United Preparatory Academy has received consistently low 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating the need for significant interventions and support to improve student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's struggles, such as attendance and access to resources, will be crucial in turning the school around and providing a high-quality education for its students.
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