Case Preparatory Academy

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Case Preparatory Academy is an elementary public charter school in Akron, Ohio, serving 259 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school has consistently struggled with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 64.2% to 88.1% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Academically, Case Preparatory Academy students perform well below the state averages on the Ohio State Tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8.7% of 5th-grade students and 11.5% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in science, compared to the state averages of 64% and 62.1%, respectively. Similarly, the school's mathematics and English language arts proficiency rates were far below the state averages. Compared to nearby schools like Main Preparatory Academy, Henry L Robinson Community Learning Center, and Seiberling Community Learning Center, Case Preparatory Academy appears to be underperforming academically.

Despite the school's challenges, its spending per student ($8,138 in 2018-2019) is lower than some of the nearby public schools, such as Henry L Robinson Community Learning Center ($11,543 per student) and Seiberling Community Learning Center ($10,098 per student), suggesting that the school may be facing resource constraints that could be contributing to its poor academic performance. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and improving the overall academic performance of the school should be the top priorities for the school's leadership and the local Akron City community.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

107 S Arlington St
Akron, OH 44306-1328

(330) 394-0485

District: Case Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1496^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,388

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 339

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.7%

White:

8.0%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Case Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.92. (See more...)

Compare Details Case Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 93% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.87. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.7%), White (8%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Case Preparatory Academy is 18.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Case Preparatory Academy is $9,388.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Case Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Case Preparatory Academy 1496^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Case Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Case Preparatory Academy 973^rd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Case Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Case Preparatory Academy 780^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Case Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	9.46	1435^th	1610	10.9%
2022	4.78	1535^th	1588	3.3%
2023	5.78	1509^th	1596	5.5%
2024	5.92	1496^th	1577	5.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	17.45	1131^st	1404	19.4%
2022	5.29	1375^th	1419	3.1%
2023	6.59	1373^rd	1447	5.1%
2024	8.81	1372^nd	1484	7.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	3.18	1446^th	1467	1.4%
2023	5.93	1392^nd	1483	6.1%
2024	13.14	1264^th	1466	13.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	3.10	1488^th	1518	2.0%
2023	4.84	1430^th	1498	4.5%
2024	5.68	1414^th	1485	4.8%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	21.88	439^th	533	17.6%
2022	14.75	547^th	601	9.0%
2023	16.72	547^th	610	10.3%
2024	13.44	563^rd	603	6.6%

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

Rank History for Case Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	7.17	984^th	1037	5.1%
2022	11.73	870^th	1017	14.5%
2023	11.29	902^nd	1048	13.9%
2024	6.87	973^rd	1046	7.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	5.53	911^th	923	1.3%
2022	17.38	780^th	947	17.6%
2023	14.10	840^th	974	13.8%
2024	6.76	934^th	989	5.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	3.17	906^th	910	0.4%
2023	10.53	817^th	943	13.4%
2024	3.96	914^th	942	3.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.73	849^th	958	11.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	16.94	366^th	385	4.9%
2022	24.56	310^th	413	24.9%
2023	29.42	300^th	436	31.2%
2024	17.80	366^th	429	14.7%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Case Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	36	179	2	14	19	250
2022	22	215	0	4	22	263
2023	20	216	0	9	14	259
2024	27	287	3	8	14	339

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Case Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	250	22.0	11.3	n/a
2022	263	13.0	20.2	n/a
2023	259	16.5	15.6	n/a
2024	339	18.0	18.8	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 Case Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	250	22.0	11.3	n/a
2022	263	13.0	20.2	n/a
2023	259	16.5	15.6	n/a
2024	339	18.0	18.8	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Case Preparatory Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$8,026
2023	$9,818
2024	$9,388

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Case Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	107 S Arlington St	Akron	44306	Summit County	Case Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 394-0485	339	18	18.8		27 (8.0%)	287 (84.7%)	8 (2.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	5.9	1496^th of 1577 public elementary schools	5.1%		5.8	1509^th of 1596 public elementary schools	5.5%	13	8.7	11.5	27.6	0.0	4.3	0.0	8.7	3.8	44.8	13.8	17.4	19.0	26.1	11.5	$9,388
Middlebury Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	88 Kent St	Akron	44305	Summit County	Middlebury Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 752-2766	212	14	15.1		14 (6.6%)	175 (82.5%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.5%)	15.4	1317^th of 1577 public elementary schools	16.5%		8.4	1445^th of 1596 public elementary schools	9.5%	128		35.3	9.1	57.9		5.9	11.5	0.0	15.4	42.1		29.4	37.0	0.0	$11,351
Akron Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	1200 E Market St Ste 3360	Akron	44305	Summit County	Akron Preparatory School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 247-6232	378	20	19.3		17 (4.5%)	319 (84.4%)	9 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.1%)	18.7	1267^th of 1577 public elementary schools	19.7%		12.2	1368^th of 1596 public elementary schools	14.3%	101	50.0	14.3	32.4	32.3	37.5	2.3	7.3	11.4	50.0	41.9	40.6	22.7	36.6	14.3	$9,350
Mason Community Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-5	700 E Exchange St	Akron	44306	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-2237	280	23	12.3		50 (17.9%)	159 (56.8%)	18 (6.4%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (16.4%)	37.6	1063^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	32.6%		25	1204^th of 1596 public elementary schools	24.6%	141	28.6		56.3	73.0	35.7				68.8	54.1	42.9				$15,232
Henry L Robinson Community Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1156 4th Ave	Akron	44306	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-2785	269	23	11.6		32 (11.9%)	167 (62.1%)	21 (7.8%)	11 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	36 (13.4%)	6.5	1483^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	6.0%		15.7	1311^th of 1596 public elementary schools	17.9%	172	14.3		16.1	20.0	25.0				35.5	24.0	21.4				$14,701
Seiberling Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	400 Brittain Rd	Akron	44305	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-7956	402	28	14.2		104 (25.9%)	220 (54.7%)	16 (4.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	51 (12.7%)	10.3	1399^th of 1577 public elementary schools	11.3%		14.1	1333^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	16.5%	66	29.2		17.3	17.7	10.4				38.5	22.6	54.2				$14,382
Barber Community Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-5	665 Garry Rd	Akron	44305	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-7911	274	24	11.3		64 (23.4%)	137 (50.0%)	26 (9.5%)	18 (6.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.2%)	24.1	1207^th of 1577 public elementary schools	23.5%		16	1306^th of 1596 public elementary schools	18.2%	99	33.3		48.3	17.9	40.0				48.3	35.9	63.3				$14,570
Leggett Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	333 E Thornton St	Akron	44311	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-1735	359	30	12.1		43 (12.0%)	195 (54.3%)	47 (13.1%)	34 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	38 (10.6%)	7.4	1460^th of 1577 public elementary schools	7.4%		12.3	1364^th of 1596 public elementary schools	14.5%	96	26.0		20.0	18.6	10.0				35.0	33.9	32.0				$14,812
Glover Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	935 Hammel St	Akron	44306	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 773-1245	229	23	10.0		45 (19.7%)	128 (55.9%)	15 (6.6%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (14.0%)	25.8	1184^th of 1577 public elementary schools	24.9%		15.8	1310^th of 1596 public elementary schools	17.9%	126	51.7		31.3	36.4	48.3				31.3	50.0	55.2				$15,979
Edge Learning	Public, Charter	K-5	92 N Union St	Akron	44304	Summit County	Edge Learning	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 535-4581	241	17	14.1		5 (2.1%)	210 (87.1%)	4 (1.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.9%)	11.4	1379^th of 1577 public elementary schools	12.6%		6.4	1494^th of 1596 public elementary schools	6.4%	115	10.8		26.8	11.8	18.9				42.9	24.2	56.8				$11,204

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What is the racial makeup of Case Preparatory Academy?

Students at Case Preparatory Academy are 85% African American, 8% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Case Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended Case Preparatory Academy.

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Case Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Ohio elementary schools.

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