Academics
Akron Preparatory School scholars continue to make meaningful academic progress. On the most recent Ohio School Report Card, the school earned 3 stars for academic growth, with performance index scores increasing year over year. This success is driven by an instructional model that combines a standards-based curriculum aligned to Ohio’s learning expectations with individualized and differentiated instruction.
By utilizing frequent short-cycle assessments and data-driven practices, our certified teachers and educational technology ensure every student receives the targeted interventions necessary for mastery. These efforts are bolstered by extended learning time—providing more instructional hours than required by the state—and strategic supports like a summer academy to minimize learning loss. The effectiveness of this approach is evident: in 2022–23, 100% of students met promotion requirements to Grade 4, reflecting our commitment to foundational early literacy and recognized executive leadership.
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Core Subjects & Electives
At Akron Preparatory School we provide a standards-based curriculum that teaches students skills for college and career readiness. Our curriculum is built on the Ohio Learning Standards (OLS) for English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies. Akron Preparatory Academy students are instructed in six subject areas. Our electives give students the chance to discover new passions, express themselves creatively, and develop practical life skills beyond the core curriculum.
Art
Encourages creative expression through visual media and hands-on projects.
Dance
Supports coordination, confidence, and self-expression through movement.
Writing (Grades 6+)
Strengthens written communication through focused practice and guided instruction.
Physical Education
Builds strength, teamwork, and lifelong fitness habits.
Instructional Model
Akron Preparatory School’s instructional model combines a standards-based curriculum aligned to Ohio’s learning expectations, individualized and differentiated instruction, frequent short-cycle assessments, extended learning time, and data-driven practices. Supported by certified teachers and educational technology, this model ensures every student receives the targeted instruction and interventions necessary to achieve academic growth and mastery.
Individualized Instruction
Students participate in a variety of learning activities each day that individualize instruction for each subject area. Students receive whole class instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction with teachers, technology and other curricular tools.
Properly Certified & Licensed Teachers
Our teachers meet the educator qualification requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise. Our teachers are supported by trainers and participate in continuous, research-based professional development. Our teachers are accountable for student learning and rewarded for high quality performance.
More Time on Task
Our students receive double the instruction in ELA and Math to provide a strong foundation for all learning. Beginning with full-day Kindergarten, our school also follows a longer school day and school year than many other schools.
Short Cycle Assessments
Student knowledge of academic standards is assessed formally and informally in short cycles by each teacher. Our teachers adjust class-level and individual instruction based on student performance in these frequent intervals.
Recent News
Child Find
Akron Preparatory School serves a diverse population of students and we work to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
Andrew Flounders
Special Education & Child Find Contact
apflounders@accelschools.com
(330) 247-6232
Social-Emotional Learning
Uses the Empowering Education curriculum to teach emotional regulation and healthy relationships.