West Park Academy

12913 Bennington Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135

Charter School 221 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

West Park Academy, located on Bennington Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school operates with a focus on academic excellence, moral development, and fostering a strong partnership between educators and families. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success by emphasizing core subjects while integrating character-building programs into the daily school experience.

The academy prides itself on providing a structured, safe environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By offering small-school community benefits alongside the resources of a larger network, West Park Academy emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive culture. The school is open to all students within the district, promoting an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes both rigorous instruction and the cultivation of positive personal values.

221

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Park Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	83
Black	66
Asian	2
Two or More	27

Hispanic
83 (37.6 %)
Black
66 (29.9 %)
White
43 (19.5 %)
Two or More
27 (12.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Park Academy
Phone:	(216)251-5450
Website:	http://acawestpark.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 25