LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF TOLEDO

Life Skills Center Of Toledo is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Skyway Career Prep High School school district, located in Toledo, OH with about 127 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 4 teachers, Life Skills Center Of Toledo has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. 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 Life Skills Center Of Toledo is a specialized educational facility designed to serve high school students who have struggled in traditional classroom environments or who require more flexibility to complete their secondary education. Located on Adams Street in Toledo, the school operates under a mission to re-engage students who may have dropped out or fallen behind, providing a structured yet personalized academic experience. By focusing on individualized learning plans, the center aims to help students overcome personal and academic obstacles to eventually earn their high school diplomas.

The curriculum and school model at Life Skills Center prioritize self-paced instruction, allowing students to balance their studies with personal responsibilities such as employment, family obligations, or other life challenges. The program typically incorporates a mix of computer-based learning and direct teacher support, fostering a smaller, more intimate classroom environment. By providing a non-traditional pathway to graduation, the school serves as a crucial resource for the Toledo community, offering an "opportunity school" framework that emphasizes life preparation and post-secondary planning alongside standard academic requirements.

For more information, contact Life Skills Center Of Toledo at (419) 241-5504 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1830 Adams St
Toledo, OH 43624-1428
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LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF TOLEDO is a public Title I Charter school in Toledo, OH with about 127 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Ohio Council of Community Schools
Total Students:
127
Teachers:
4.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 127 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF TOLEDO is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
72.4%
White
13.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.0%
Two or more races
3.1%

Female
41.7%
Male
58.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.