THE CLEVELAND ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP

The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Spartanburg 07 school district, located in Spartanburg, SC with about 582 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, The Cleveland Academy of Leadership has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

The Cleveland Academy of Leadership, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a public elementary school that functions as a central hub for the community within the Spartanburg School District 7. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to "leadership development," incorporating the *Leader in Me* framework—based on Stephen Covey’s *7 Habits of Highly Effective People*—into its daily curriculum. This approach aims to empower students by helping them cultivate personal responsibility, goal setting, and essential life skills alongside their core academic studies.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy is notable for its emphasis on community engagement and holistic student support. It frequently partners with local organizations and volunteers to provide students with extracurricular opportunities and resources that extend beyond the classroom. By fostering a culture of mentorship and character building, The Cleveland Academy of Leadership strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in higher grades but also to become proactive, confident contributors to their community.

For more information, contact The Cleveland Academy of Leadership at (864) 594-4444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.