Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Case Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Case Preparatory Academy's student population of 313 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Case Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Case Preparatory Academy is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3142 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
84%
17%
White
6%
65%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Case Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Case Preparatory Academy is ranked #3142 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Case Preparatory Academy?
313 students attend Case Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Case Preparatory Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Case Preparatory Academy?
Case Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Case Preparatory Academy offer ?
Case Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Case Preparatory Academy part of?
Case Preparatory Academy is part of Case Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Case Preparatory Academy located?
Case Preparatory Academy is located in the Middlebury neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Middlebury.
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