At a glance
Reported students
106
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
348
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys: 106 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 102
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.8:1
What the reported data says about Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Columbus. It is one of 116 current school records connected to Columbus City Schools District. NCES reports 106 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (69.8%) and multiracial (13.2%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.3%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black69.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Columbus City Schools District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls
Middle · Grades 06–08
196 reported students
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
198 reported students
Buckeye Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
326 reported students
Champion Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
338 reported students
Johnson Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
349 reported students
Mifflin Alternative Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
356 reported students
Public schools near Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 198 | 0.8 mi |
| Bexley Middle School Middle · Bexley City | 06–08 | 591 | 1.3 mi |
| Johnson Park Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 349 | 1.5 mi |
| Rosemore Middle School Middle · Whitehall City | 06–08 | 816 | 2 mi |
| Sherwood Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 498 | 2.5 mi |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 196 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
What grades does Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys serve?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Columbus City Schools District.
How many students attend Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys reported 106 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 102 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 106 students and 12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys a public, charter, or magnet school?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbus City Schools District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys in?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is part of Columbus City Schools District, based in Columbus, OH, which operates 116 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School (0.8 mi), Bexley Middle School (1.3 mi), Johnson Park Middle School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.