Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Summary:

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic. Despite its diverse student body, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Ohio elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy struggles, with proficiency rates significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate was 23.5% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 64%. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 44.1% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Westside Academy (26.5%) and West Franklin Elementary (24.4%).

However, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups, such as its African American students, who ranked 117 out of 533 Ohio elementary schools in 2020-2021, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's special education students also performed well, ranking 62 out of 900 Ohio elementary schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 5-star rating. Despite these bright spots, the school's overall academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates suggest that addressing these challenges should be a priority to improve outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1258 Demorest Rd
       Columbus, OH  43204-7003


(614) 318-0606

District: Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1065th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,054 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.2%
African American:
18.2%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Compare Details Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks worse than 67.5% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks worse than 79.6% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.2%), African American (18.2%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy is 21.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy is $11,054.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy 1065th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy 833rd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy 615th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 12.18 1454th 1609 9.6%
2009 46.67 1103rd 1610 31.5%
2011 22.26 1396th 1686 17.2%
2012 27.79 1380th 1709 19.3%
2013 40.93 1219th 1701 28.3%
2014 19.23 1424th 1687 15.6%
2015 36.06 1193rd 1684 29.2%
2016 34.65 1188th 1678 29.2%
2017 32.64 1206th 1651 27.0%
2018 27.78 1235th 1636 24.5%
2019 17.98 1387th 1676 17.2%
2021 18.04 1244th 1610 22.7%
2022 15.45 1301st 1588 18.1%
2023 15.46 1313th 1596 17.7%
2024 37.47 1065th 1577 32.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.90 149th 174 14.4%
2019 21.20 146th 169 13.6%
2021 24.00 139th 183 24.0%
2022 31.53 155th 213 27.2%
2023 24.16 193rd 239 19.2%
2024 40.64 158th 258 38.8%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.81 137th 856 84.0%
2024 84.90 62nd 900 93.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.52 1045th 1465 28.7%
2019 24.62 1190th 1465 18.8%
2021 22.51 1057th 1404 24.7%
2022 19.19 1154th 1419 18.7%
2023 17.48 1199th 1447 17.1%
2024 45.44 909th 1484 38.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.63 1156th 1518 23.8%
2019 12.75 1328th 1502 11.6%
2021 14.38 1189th 1467 19.0%
2022 13.55 1255th 1488 15.7%
2023 9.54 1302nd 1483 12.2%
2024 37.07 1002nd 1466 31.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.69 786th 1021 23.0%
2019 19.89 836th 956 12.6%
2021 69.22 146th 765 80.9%
2022 28.83 619th 824 24.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.04 1224th 1536 20.3%
2019 22.58 1238th 1535 19.3%
2021 14.34 1208th 1499 19.4%
2022 13.35 1280th 1518 15.7%
2023 17.31 1220th 1498 18.6%
2024 35.11 1033rd 1485 30.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.56 117th 533 78.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.56 159th 239 33.5%
2019 28.66 173rd 228 24.1%
2021 27.66 136th 189 28.0%
2022 25.75 160th 216 25.9%
2023 22.29 185th 233 20.6%
2024 44.91 121st 234 48.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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

Rank History for Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 12.72 815th 925 11.9%
2012 24.99 801st 989 19.0%
2013 35.30 748th 1001 25.3%
2014 20.43 834th 1008 17.3%
2015 38.83 690th 1035 33.3%
2016 16.93 858th 1050 18.3%
2017 19.16 807th 1038 22.3%
2018 31.78 712th 1010 29.5%
2019 12.94 892nd 1050 15.0%
2021 20.31 773rd 1037 25.5%
2022 13.26 848th 1017 16.6%
2023 12.36 892nd 1048 14.9%
2024 18.02 833rd 1046 20.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.56 87th 107 18.7%
2019 10.07 123rd 127 3.1%
2021 20.72 111th 134 17.2%
2022 25.13 89th 110 19.1%
2023 19.21 98th 113 13.3%
2024 34.17 84th 123 31.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.42 611th 924 33.9%
2019 15.99 810th 945 14.3%
2021 24.44 687th 923 25.6%
2022 14.60 807th 947 14.8%
2023 14.67 834th 974 14.4%
2024 19.36 797th 989 19.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.95 611th 897 31.9%
2019 10.28 815th 917 11.1%
2021 12.73 759th 910 16.6%
2022 7.58 845th 925 8.6%
2023 7.87 845th 943 10.4%
2024 19.21 734th 942 22.1%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Female Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.20 629th 658 4.4%
2021 45.35 257th 576 55.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.90 737th 916 19.5%
2019 12.38 810th 933 13.2%
2021 16.91 728th 924 21.2%
2022 16.13 766th 946 19.0%
2023 11.52 825th 963 14.3%
2024 10.61 840th 958 12.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.75 329th 405 18.8%
2023 18.64 366th 436 16.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.68 148th 192 22.9%
2019 13.73 198th 222 10.8%
2021 22.64 180th 228 21.1%
2022 13.94 225th 247 8.9%
2023 13.82 222nd 249 10.8%
2024 20.18 188th 239 21.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Hispanic 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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, July 27, 2019

Open Quote My oldest child started here in Kindergarten and had no issues initially. In the older kid classes there are some disciplinary issues and the teachers can't handle it. One of my son's teachers told the class that she'd rather work at the prison again than teach them. She also told them they were all destined for prison. I looked into her background and found out she doesn't even have a teaching license, nor do charter schools require them. I chose this school as an alternative to West Broad Elementary like many other parents but it's gone so downhill its insane. My daughter in kindergarten told me her teacher smoked inside the building. Another child in her class also showed kids his penis and the child was removed from class but parents were not notified that this occurred. My son injured his foot in basketball at 9AM and no one called me to get him until 2PM. A teacher also accused my son of stealing pencils, and told another child my child would steal his pencil if he left it out. She later admitted to me that she was mistaken. I have always dropped off extra supplies and pencils. My child has never been in trouble once in school but was repeatedly talked to like this by teachers. If you are a parent looking for a better alternative than CPS for your child, look into the EdChoice scholarship program and send your kid to private school through them. They do have certain teachers who are amazing but unfortunately there are also many awful ones. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Columbus 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
2006 8 26 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 36
2007 15 65 0 0 0 n/a n/a 8 88
2008 8 67 0 1 1 n/a n/a 13 90
2009 6 90 0 2 0 n/a n/a 10 108
2010 11 62 1 7 4 n/a n/a 7 92
2011 32 62 2 34 3 0 10 0 143
2012 33 54 4 56 2 0 11 0 160
2013 36 68 3 75 1 0 17 0 200
2014 48 55 3 107 1 0 10 0 224
2015 56 71 3 146 0 0 13 0 289
2016 44 68 1 160 0 0 20 0 293
2017 49 75 2 197 0 0 16 0 339
2018 46 76 4 256 0 0 21 0 403
2019 40 84 2 276 0 1 28 0 431
2020 30 95 6 254 2 2 31 0 420
2021 43 84 10 269 2 2 33 0 443
2022 48 76 6 247 1 0 35 0 413
2023 31 71 4 237 1 1 35 0 380
2024 24 69 5 244 1 1 36 0 380

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 Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 36 3.5 10.3 0
2007 88 7.0 12.6 0
2008 90 7.0 12.9 n/a
2009 108 7.8 13.8 81.6
2010 92 8.0 11.5 75.3
2011 143 9.8 14.4 85.3
2012 160 10.7 14.9 83.8
2013 200 16.7 11.9 84.5
2014 224 20.8 10.7 88.8
2015 289 n/a n/a 85.1
2016 293 14.0 20.9 78.8
2017 339 16.5 20.5 86.4
2018 403 19.0 21.2 n/a
2019 431 16.0 26.9 n/a
2020 420 19.9 21.1 n/a
2021 443 58.0 7.6 n/a
2022 413 23.0 17.9 n/a
2023 380 38.0 10.0 n/a
2024 380 18.0 21.1 61.8

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 Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 36 3.5 10.3 0
2007 88 7.0 12.6 0
2008 90 7.0 12.9 n/a
2009 108 7.8 13.8 81.6
2010 92 8.0 11.5 75.3
2011 143 9.8 14.4 85.3
2012 160 10.7 14.9 83.8
2013 200 16.7 11.9 84.5
2014 224 20.8 10.7 88.8
2015 289 n/a n/a 85.1
2016 293 14.0 20.9 78.8
2017 339 16.5 20.5 86.4
2018 403 19.0 21.2 n/a
2019 431 16.0 26.9 n/a
2020 420 19.9 21.1 n/a
2021 443 58.0 7.6 n/a
2022 413 23.0 17.9 n/a
2023 380 38.0 10.0 n/a
2024 380 18.0 21.1 61.8

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 Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,736
2022 $10,327
2023 $9,918
2024 $11,054

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus 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 1387th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1313th of 1596 Elementary schools
 0.5%
Ranks 892nd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 892nd of 1048 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)42.137.1
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)44.725.7
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)5852.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)2223.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)45.727.5
 18.2%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)41.317.5
 23.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)45.737.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)3023.3
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)17.516.3
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)26.710.3
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)37.837.9
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)26.120
 6.1%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)28.314
 14.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy)30.426
 4.4%
   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 Students431380
 11.8%
African American8471
 15.5%
American Indian01
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic276237
 14.1%
Pacific Islander11
White4031
 22.5%
Two or More Races2835
 25%


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Students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy are 64% Hispanic, 18% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% White, 1% Asian.

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks 1065th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 380 students attended Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy.


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