The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in Science. The lowest is 10% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Quaker Preparatory Academy
Quaker Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free online charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade, founded in 2020 and open to students across Ohio. It is legally separate from but sponsored by New Philadelphia City Schools. The school operates from offices in New Philadelphia and provides each student with a computer, tutoring support, an academic coach, and access to online courses at no cost to families.
The enrollment is small, with roughly equal numbers across the grade levels, and the student population is predominantly white with representation of students from Black, Hispanic, and multiracial backgrounds. Free-and-reduced-price lunch eligibility data and counts of students with disabilities or English learners were not made available; a parent may want to ask the school directly about these populations.
On Ohio's state tests in the school year ending in 2025, proficiency results show areas of clear concern. In mathematics for grades three through eight, proficiency fell well below typical district performance. In English language arts for the same grades, proficiency was low. Science proficiency, tested only for a smaller group, was around half. Across all tested subjects, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to other school entities in Tuscarawas County. This performance gap from peers is substantial and a parent considering enrollment should discuss with the school what instruction looks like, what support students receive who are not yet proficient, and how the school is addressing these results.
The school is in the early stages of a curriculum review across all grade levels and subject areas, with an action plan for refinement underway. This suggests the leadership recognizes the need to refine instruction. A family would benefit from understanding the specifics of what changes are planned and on what timeline.
New Philadelphia, where the school's offices are located, is a small Ohio city in Tuscarawas County with a stable population and a mix of downtown walkability and car-oriented commercial corridors. The local economy includes manufacturing, higher education (Kent State Tuscarawas), and retail. The housing market shows moderate home values below the state benchmark. Because this is an online school, a student's location within Ohio does not determine enrollment; the school serves families statewide who choose remote learning.
For families drawn to online school as a format—whether for flexibility, special circumstances, or preference for self-paced learning—Quaker Preparatory Academy offers a no-cost option with academic support services. However, the low state test proficiency across all measured subjects is a red flag that warrants direct conversation with the school about curriculum, instruction quality, and specific support for students not yet meeting grade-level standards.
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