Masters Preparatory Academy

Masters Preparatory Academy (MPA) is envisioned as the first all-African American male boarding school in Ohio, serving students in grades 7-12. It is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience for African American boys from Ohio and surrounding states.

Mission and Vision

The academy's mission is to foster a transformative educational environment that emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth through core values such as Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Resiliency, Integrity, Selflessness, Uniqueness, Solidarity, Faith, Responsibility, and Relentlessness. By focusing on these values, MPA aims to equip its students with high academic excellence and leadership skills, including goal-setting, character development, problem-solving, critical thinking, and commitment to community service[1].

Educational Approach

Masters Preparatory Academy plans to offer a rigorous and individualized curriculum that includes advanced coursework in mathematics, science, and literacy. The school will utilize differentiated and culturally responsive instructional strategies to address gaps in students' academic skills, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness in learning[1]. MPA will also provide opportunities for extracurricular activities, mentoring, and internships to enhance students' learning experiences[1].

Community and Leadership

The academy is inspired by historical figures like the Tuskegee Airmen, whose mascot, the Airmen, represents the school's values of resilience, leadership, and excellence[2]. MPA aims to create a sense of community where students belong and are encouraged to make choices that align with the values of Accountability, Inspiration, Resilience, Motivation, Excellence, and Never Quitting[2].

Goals and Outcomes

Masters Preparatory Academy defines a successful student as one who achieves proficiency on state and national standardized tests, graduates from high school, and thrives in college or a chosen profession while contributing positively to the community[1]. The academy seeks to provide students with a complete high school experience within a safe and supportive environment that fosters personalized learning communities and social-emotional development[1].

Nonprofit Status

Masters Preparatory Academy operates as a nonprofit organization, aiming to provide high-quality education for urban African American males in a boarding school setting. The academy's focus on increasing educational opportunities aligns with the broader goals of enhancing educational equity and promoting personal and professional development for its students[4].

[1] http://mastersprepohio.org/about/ [2] http://mastersprepohio.org [3] https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/agency/masters-preparatory-academy/ [4] https://www.columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/MastersPreparatoryAcademy/12358 [5] https://www.mapquest.com/us/ohio/the-masters-preparatory-academy-430792581