CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

Cleveland School Of The Arts High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 486 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 28 teachers, Cleveland School Of The Arts High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Cleveland School of the Arts (CSA) is a unique, audition-based public high school located in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. As part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the institution is dedicated to providing an intensive arts-integrated curriculum that balances rigorous college-preparatory academics with professional-level training in the performing and visual arts. Students at CSA specialize in specific artistic disciplines—such as dance, music, theater, photography, or visual arts—and are mentored by a faculty of both academic educators and practicing professional artists.

The school is widely recognized for its mission to cultivate the next generation of creative leaders by fostering a supportive, high-achievement environment. Beyond the classroom, CSA is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of Cleveland, frequently leveraging its proximity to world-class institutions like the Cleveland Museum of Art and Severance Hall to provide students with real-world exposure and performance opportunities. By blending a comprehensive core education with a conservatory-style approach to the arts, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, whether they choose to pursue artistic careers or paths in other professional fields.

For more information, contact Cleveland School Of The Arts High School at (216) 838-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.