Orchard Park Academy

www.orchardparkacademy.org

Charter School 258 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Orchard Park Academy is a public community school located in the West Park neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Serving students in grades K–8, the school focuses on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and college readiness. The academy is managed by ACCEL Schools, a network known for implementing data-driven instruction and a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of urban student populations.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that every child can succeed through a partnership between dedicated educators, engaged parents, and the local community. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Orchard Park Academy typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services, such as tutoring and enrichment programs, aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while nurturing social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

258

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Park Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	48
Black	112
Asian	22
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Black
112 (43.4 %)
White
52 (20.2 %)
Hispanic
48 (18.6 %)
Two or More
23 (8.9 %)
Asian
22 (8.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Orchard Park Academy
Phone:	(440)340-3202
Website:	http://www.orchardparkacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
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 61

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 35