Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 323 students in grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Ohio elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger indicating it is performing significantly below the state average.

One of the school's key challenges is a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.8% in 2019-2020 to 46.9% in 2023-2024 - nearly double the state average and much higher than nearby schools like Easthaven Elementary School and Montrose Elementary School. Academically, Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy's proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are consistently lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics where proficiency ranges from 3.7% to 42.5% compared to the state averages of 46.3% to 67.2%.

However, the school does have some bright spots, with its 5th grade science proficiency of 76.9% in 2023-2024 significantly higher than the state average of 64%. Additionally, the school's African American and special education students perform relatively better than the overall student population, ranking in the top 40% and top 12% of Ohio elementary schools for these subgroups, respectively. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges and leveraging its existing strengths could be key to driving better outcomes for the students at Columbus City Schools District.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 3474 E Livingston Ave
       Columbus, OH  43227-2279


(614) 324-4585

District: Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1096th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

African American:
81.1%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.1% Help


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Compare Details Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks worse than 69.5% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks worse than 83.1% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy 1096th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy 869th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy 633rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 13.94 1436th 1609 10.8%
2008 25.19 1300th 1582 17.8%
2009 19.46 1378th 1610 14.4%
2010 20.14 1402nd 1662 15.6%
2011 22.28 1395th 1686 17.3%
2012 39.86 1244th 1709 27.2%
2013 18.49 1441st 1701 15.3%
2014 12.03 1495th 1687 11.4%
2015 25.12 1329th 1684 21.1%
2016 7.61 1555th 1678 7.3%
2017 7.54 1523rd 1651 7.8%
2018 10.10 1474th 1636 9.9%
2019 13.04 1454th 1676 13.2%
2021 13.77 1322nd 1610 17.9%
2022 15.38 1302nd 1588 18.0%
2023 24.77 1208th 1596 24.3%
2024 33.79 1096th 1577 30.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.58 520th 856 39.3%
2024 78.74 103rd 900 88.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.80 1323rd 1465 9.7%
2019 18.20 1262nd 1465 13.9%
2021 15.24 1166th 1404 17.0%
2022 19.50 1149th 1419 19.0%
2023 32.50 1037th 1447 28.3%
2024 45.17 916th 1484 38.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.60 1376th 1518 9.4%
2019 12.78 1327th 1502 11.7%
2021 10.14 1272nd 1467 13.3%
2022 14.21 1243rd 1488 16.5%
2023 18.22 1196th 1483 19.4%
2024 32.78 1040th 1466 29.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.84 794th 1021 22.2%
2019 33.11 654th 956 31.6%
2021 30.37 546th 765 28.6%
2022 17.02 766th 824 7.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.99 1445th 1536 5.9%
2019 11.69 1367th 1535 10.9%
2021 12.41 1245th 1499 16.9%
2022 11.25 1316th 1518 13.3%
2023 28.74 1102nd 1498 26.4%
2024 38.18 1005th 1485 32.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.86 483rd 598 19.2%
2019 30.87 434th 605 28.3%
2021 33.97 309th 533 42.0%
2022 36.13 355th 601 40.9%
2023 49.18 262nd 610 57.0%
2024 60.09 190th 603 68.5%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 36.08 635th 837 24.1%
2008 24.37 695th 835 16.8%
2009 21.88 710th 858 17.2%
2010 28.50 716th 895 20.0%
2011 28.39 739th 925 20.1%
2012 18.05 837th 989 15.4%
2013 25.14 801st 1001 20.0%
2014 16.30 858th 1008 14.9%
2015 22.34 815th 1035 21.3%
2016 8.53 950th 1050 9.5%
2017 21.47 790th 1038 23.9%
2018 14.43 840th 1010 16.8%
2019 18.55 827th 1050 21.2%
2021 10.19 914th 1037 11.9%
2022 14.66 835th 1017 17.9%
2023 18.36 826th 1048 21.2%
2024 14.51 869th 1046 16.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.57 775th 924 16.1%
2019 23.89 749th 945 20.7%
2021 11.40 817th 923 11.5%
2022 17.01 781st 947 17.5%
2023 22.42 763rd 974 21.7%
2024 17.85 817th 989 17.4%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.93 782nd 897 12.8%
2019 18.78 751st 917 18.1%
2021 6.08 865th 910 4.9%
2022 15.87 766th 925 17.2%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.07 607th 658 7.8%
2021 35.22 363rd 576 37.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.90 847th 916 7.5%
2019 17.38 775th 933 16.9%
2021 10.82 794th 924 14.1%
2022 7.78 866th 946 8.5%
2023 10.94 834th 963 13.4%
2024 8.82 857th 958 10.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.75 268th 384 30.2%
2019 31.01 279th 405 31.1%
2021 22.50 314th 385 18.4%
2022 27.91 292nd 413 29.3%
2023 33.27 271st 436 37.8%
2024 33.64 269th 429 37.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, June 13, 2011

Open Quote My goodness... Based on the spelling/grammar in the review left on Jan 25, 2010 I would honestly believe that the parent was upset that the school pushed their child to learn!!!!!

On a positive note I will say that I have been nothing but happy with the school, its teachers, and overall performance. My two children are so happy to go every morning, and have lots of great stories to share when they get home - especially about the karate class!

Sign your kids up - only if you really want them to learn though! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 25, 2010

Open Quote Our son has attended WHITEHALL PREPARTORY AND FITNESS ACADEMY school for 4 years, he is now a third grader.His first grade teacher Miss Vitosho did a very good job with her class, it was the only year our son had fun learning. His second year we notice a change, he sometime became confused, why, started the year with one teacher whom had a baby the begining of the year, to two different subs, his learning level began to drop.Now to date ,a new principal the third grade teacher he started became assistance principal,and his new teacher seem to have a problem with self control and little entrance in the children.We are now looking for another school. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST NOT PUTTING YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN IN THIS SCHOOL. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 18 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 8 49
2006 45 104 3 0 0 n/a n/a 16 168
2007 48 131 3 0 0 n/a n/a 22 204
2008 38 157 3 3 0 n/a n/a 21 222
2009 25 195 2 4 0 n/a n/a 27 253
2010 23 219 4 4 0 n/a n/a 29 279
2011 17 219 1 12 0 0 34 0 283
2012 23 227 3 15 0 0 35 0 303
2013 18 213 0 20 0 0 36 0 287
2014 15 216 0 9 0 0 34 0 274
2015 7 227 0 9 2 0 22 0 267
2016 10 224 0 15 1 0 27 0 277
2017 9 239 0 24 1 1 17 0 291
2018 12 247 0 22 2 1 21 0 305
2019 14 246 0 19 3 0 21 0 303
2020 13 221 1 23 1 0 18 0 277
2021 10 261 1 24 2 0 24 0 322
2022 10 270 1 28 5 0 15 0 329
2023 5 262 1 24 5 1 25 0 323

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 49 5.8 8.4 0
2006 168 12.3 13.7 0
2007 204 15.0 13.6 110.4
2008 222 15.0 14.8 n/a
2009 253 17.0 14.9 94.7
2010 279 17.0 16.4 101.6
2011 283 15.7 17.9 86.2
2012 303 17.9 16.9 85.8
2013 287 28.3 10.1 92
2014 274 30.2 9.0 96.4
2015 267 n/a n/a 96.6
2016 277 14.0 19.7 88.1
2017 291 15.5 18.7 n/a
2018 305 16.7 18.2 n/a
2019 303 17.3 17.4 n/a
2020 277 15.8 17.5 92.1
2021 322 30.0 10.7 n/a
2022 329 19.0 17.3 n/a
2023 323 27.0 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 49 5.8 8.4 0
2006 168 12.3 13.7 0
2007 204 15.0 13.6 110.4
2008 222 15.0 14.8 n/a
2009 253 17.0 14.9 94.7
2010 279 17.0 16.4 101.6
2011 283 15.7 17.9 86.2
2012 303 17.9 16.9 85.8
2013 287 28.3 10.1 92
2014 274 30.2 9.0 96.4
2015 267 n/a n/a 96.6
2016 277 14.0 19.7 88.1
2017 291 15.5 18.7 n/a
2018 305 16.7 18.2 n/a
2019 303 17.3 17.4 n/a
2020 277 15.8 17.5 92.1
2021 322 30.0 10.7 n/a
2022 329 19.0 17.3 n/a
2023 323 27.0 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,050
2022 $8,738
2023 $9,242

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1454th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1208th of 1596 Elementary schools
 11.1%
Ranks 827th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 826th of 1048 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)11.435.9
 24.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)51.451.3
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)44.846.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)48.335.7
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)18.440
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)21.145.7
 24.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)39.531.4
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)17.920
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)3134.3
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)19.212.5
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)53.841.7
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)3039.1
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)258.7
 16.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy)4534.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students303323
 6.6%
African American246262
 6.5%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian01
Hispanic1924
 26.3%
Pacific Islander01
White145
 64.3%
Two or More Races2125
 19%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 323 students attended Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy.

Students at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy are 81% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% American Indian.

Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks 1096th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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