Whitehall Preparatory And Fitness Academy

Whitehall Preparatory And Fitness Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
3474 E Livingston Ave,  Columbus, OH
4.1
303 Students
C-
Niche Grade
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school located near the southeast corner of the Eastmoor neighborhood in Columbus. One of the most unique features of Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is its commitment to daily physical activity. Students receive over one hour of fitness instruction every day to support their teamwork skills, self-esteem and physical health. During a time when many schools are chipping away at the hours devoted to physical education, this program is especially notable and a point of interest for prospective parents and students. Student test scores at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy generally align with the results of other schools across the district. The school’s curriculum includes a phonics-based program for reading and language acquisition, interactive math and science games and other research-supported classroom instruction tools. The school also employs an extended school day and strives to deliver personalized attention to each student to address their individual needs. As a first-rate academic and fitness institution, Whitehall works to instill the importance of both physical and mental strength in each of its students while creating an environment that promotes lifelong learning and building a strong character.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. William Connick
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Black
81.1%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic
7.4%
Native American
1.5%
White
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 10 Reviews
5.0 teacher
5/6/2022
This is a great school to send your children to. The principal M. Dolan knows all the children by name, the teachers are very attentive to the children's learning needs, and the staff and principal go above and beyond to be attentive to the children's and parent's concerns. Goooooooooooooooooooooooo...
5.0 parent
12/11/2020
My kindergartner has continued to blossom at the direction of her teacher Ms. Hicks. I believe that the school has done a phenomenal job, juggling the requirements of the Pandemic restrictions and continuing to educate the children. So far so good!
5.0 parent
4/2/2020
I think the school is great. My kids are doing well. The teachers stay in constant communication with me and they go above and beyond to make sure that my children's needs are met.
5.0 parent
2/19/2018
We love WPFA because they really provide one on one assistance in your child's learning. They think outside of the box to keep children engaged in school activities while allowing them a safe environment for expressing themselves. WPFA is a rather small school but they utilize their space efficientl...

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