Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Summary:

Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 177 students in grades K-8 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools in academic performance.

Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy has struggled with low proficiency rates on state assessments, ranging from 0% to 47.6% in math and 30.8% to 42.9% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 46.3% to 67.2% in math and 49.4% to 64.5% in ELA. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.4% to 47.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic outcomes lag behind nearby schools like Struble Elementary and Taylor Elementary.

The school serves a high-needs population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's spending per student of $7,304 in 2018-2019 is lower than the state average, the data suggests that the school's challenges extend beyond just funding, and may require a closer examination of instructional practices and resource allocation to better support student learning, particularly for its most vulnerable populations.


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Public, Charter K-8

 7601 Harrison Ave
       Cincinnati, OH  45231-3107


(513) 587-6280

District: Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1319th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  177

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.0%
Two or more races:
9.0%
White:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.6% Help


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Compare Details Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks worse than 83.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks worse than 81.6% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.13. (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.
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Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy 1319th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy 854th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy 685th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 15.40 1426th 1610 11.4%
2010 19.68 1410th 1662 15.2%
2011 23.25 1390th 1686 17.6%
2012 24.25 1419th 1709 17.0%
2013 26.40 1367th 1701 19.6%
2014 34.91 1257th 1687 25.5%
2015 14.60 1458th 1684 13.4%
2016 14.94 1429th 1678 14.8%
2017 13.10 1431st 1651 13.3%
2018 29.16 1229th 1636 24.9%
2019 26.40 1292nd 1676 22.9%
2021 22.90 1192nd 1610 26.0%
2022 16.75 1282nd 1588 19.3%
2023 17.38 1281st 1596 19.7%
2024 15.35 1319th 1577 16.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.17 874th 900 2.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.41 1020th 1465 30.4%
2019 36.85 1051st 1465 28.3%
2021 25.57 1024th 1404 27.1%
2022 21.38 1122nd 1419 20.9%
2023 22.27 1142nd 1447 21.1%
2024 20.72 1206th 1484 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.22 1158th 1518 23.7%
2019 46.01 960th 1502 36.1%
2021 13.76 1196th 1467 18.5%
2023 6.82 1369th 1483 7.7%
2024 18.69 1196th 1466 18.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.90 265th 956 72.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.16 1300th 1536 15.4%
2019 16.20 1310th 1535 14.7%
2021 9.54 1308th 1499 12.7%
2022 18.39 1204th 1518 20.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.61 286th 598 52.2%
2019 60.58 200th 605 66.9%
2021 54.39 161st 533 69.8%
2022 42.05 312th 601 48.1%
2023 31.34 408th 610 33.1%
2024 35.43 372nd 603 38.3%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 18.29 729th 858 15.0%
2010 56.20 536th 895 40.1%
2011 79.96 131st 925 85.8%
2012 68.29 392nd 989 60.4%
2013 33.69 758th 1001 24.3%
2014 47.15 682nd 1008 32.3%
2015 20.42 827th 1035 20.1%
2016 15.31 871st 1050 17.0%
2017 13.30 860th 1038 17.1%
2018 26.48 744th 1010 26.3%
2019 36.40 705th 1050 32.9%
2021 12.22 876th 1037 15.5%
2022 11.70 871st 1017 14.4%
2023 27.27 760th 1048 27.5%
2024 16.13 854th 1046 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.67 660th 924 28.6%
2019 48.07 563rd 945 40.4%
2021 14.21 782nd 923 15.3%
2022 15.24 797th 947 15.8%
2023 33.62 671st 974 31.1%
2024 20.92 787th 989 20.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.72 721st 910 20.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.38 897th 924 2.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.25 201st 384 47.7%
2019 57.66 149th 405 63.2%
2021 34.42 222nd 385 42.3%
2022 30.63 270th 413 34.6%
2023 48.26 185th 436 57.6%
2024 49.30 169th 429 60.6%
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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 citizen
Monday, August 19, 2019

Open Quote ZERO STARS. This is a business, not a school.
Your kid deserves better. My child went there briefly.... Here's how it went.
We've turned in numerous incidents to the staff via phone calls, text messages and email concerning bullying... yet nothing has been done. In fact, the principal acknowledged that he can not guarantee safety for the children under his supervision. The same principal doesn't send his own kids to the school he is principal at. The end resolution, the principal agreed to have my child attend a partial day in which she is attending 3rd grade classes (shes in 2nd grade) because that teacher is able to keep her safe.
I normally keep pretty quiet. But it seems the sleeping giant has been awoken. I'd love any of you who have kids... or know my kids... or just don't like bullying... to reach out to the administration of this school and tell them to address bullying. This school advertises that they've had ZERO issues with bullying for the school year... when in fact a child in Kids class was bullying another child and broke his arm. I guess they failed to report that?
This place is a joke and needs new administration.

Update on this review...
I met with the Mr. Timothy Baggs and his supervisor the superintendent Mr. Wagner after I had contacted channel 9 regarding the bullying. Channel 9 was interested in doing a story but was refused comment by the school. Strangely enough the school wanted to help at that point.

In the meeting they vigorously denied that any bullying ever occurred and only insisted that they were doing everything possible. The meeting was a joke, the entire administration is ran by folks that don't know what they're doing. I've met more than a dozen parents who's 2nd and 3rd graders can't read. I spent a day in a class room and is chaos. Kids climbing file cabinets, climbing in windows, jumping off desks...

This place needs closed down. I was lucky enough to move my child to a different school this year after watching them Do literally nothing to help my child. I hope the other parents can do the same and get their children into good and effective schools. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mt. Healthy 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 5 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 33
2007 8 64 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 79
2008 4 89 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 99
2009 8 209 0 2 0 n/a n/a 19 238
2010 2 186 0 0 0 n/a n/a 19 207
2011 6 198 0 0 0 0 24 0 228
2012 13 240 0 1 1 0 25 0 280
2013 10 218 0 5 1 0 26 0 260
2014 7 204 0 2 1 0 25 0 239
2015 5 228 1 4 1 0 22 0 261
2016 10 255 2 3 1 0 28 0 299
2017 9 236 0 5 1 1 27 0 279
2018 9 215 0 6 0 3 26 0 259
2019 9 232 0 2 0 1 28 0 272
2020 2 215 0 7 0 0 20 0 244
2021 6 207 0 5 1 0 15 0 234
2022 5 170 1 6 1 1 25 0 209
2023 3 154 0 2 1 1 16 0 177

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 Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 33 3.8 8.7 0
2007 79 5.5 14.4 84.7
2008 99 6.5 15.2 n/a
2009 238 15.0 15.9 79.5
2010 207 15.0 13.8 94.7
2011 228 13.7 16.6 73.7
2012 280 16.5 16.9 83.9
2013 260 30.4 8.5 93.1
2014 239 16.7 14.2 87.4
2015 261 n/a n/a 89.3
2016 299 16.0 18.6 91.6
2017 279 13.5 20.5 n/a
2018 259 17.0 15.2 n/a
2019 272 16.0 16.9 n/a
2020 244 16.9 14.3 n/a
2021 234 31.8 7.3 n/a
2022 209 14.8 14.1 n/a
2023 177 19.6 9.0 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 Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 33 3.8 8.7 0
2007 79 5.5 14.4 84.7
2008 99 6.5 15.2 n/a
2009 238 15.0 15.9 79.5
2010 207 15.0 13.8 94.7
2011 228 13.7 16.6 73.7
2012 280 16.5 16.9 83.9
2013 260 30.4 8.5 93.1
2014 239 16.7 14.2 87.4
2015 261 n/a n/a 89.3
2016 299 16.0 18.6 91.6
2017 279 13.5 20.5 n/a
2018 259 17.0 15.2 n/a
2019 272 16.0 16.9 n/a
2020 244 16.9 14.3 n/a
2021 234 31.8 7.3 n/a
2022 209 14.8 14.1 n/a
2023 177 19.6 9.0 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 Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,304
2022 $9,667
2023 $12,145

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. Healthy 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 1292nd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1281st of 1596 Elementary schools
 3.2%
Ranks 705th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 760th of 1048 Middle schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)36.711.8
 24.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)56.723.5
 33.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)34.426.3
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)46.936.8
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)40.937.5
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)27.318.8
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)63.650
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)51.79.1
 42.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)41.445.5
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)53.87.7
 46.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)69.269.2
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)35.750
 14.3%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)28.68.3
 20.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy)42.933.3
 9.6%
   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 Students272177
 34.9%
African American232154
 33.6%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander11
White93
 66.7%
Two or More Races2816
 42.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy.

Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Ohio elementary schools.

Students at Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy are 87% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% Hispanic.


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