CITIZENS ACADEMY

Citizens Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 403 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Citizens Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Citizens Academy, located on Hampden Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, is the flagship campus of the Breakthrough Schools network, a prominent collection of high-performing, tuition-free public charter schools. Since its founding, the academy has been dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes strong character development and civic responsibility. The school serves a diverse student population, aiming to close the achievement gap by fostering a culture of high expectations, individualized attention, and a commitment to academic excellence from an early age.

The educational model at Citizens Academy centers on a structured curriculum that balances core academics—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment programs that encourage social-emotional growth. By integrating core values like integrity, respect, and responsibility into the daily classroom experience, the school seeks to prepare its students not only for success in high school and college but also to become active, informed citizens within their local community. Through its partnership with families and a focus on data-driven instruction, the academy maintains a strong reputation for academic improvement and student engagement within the Cleveland area.

For more information, contact Citizens Academy at (216) 791-4195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.