DESIGN LAB @ HEALTH CAREERS

Design Lab @ Health Careers is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 264 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 15 teachers, Design Lab @ Health Careers 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.

The Design Lab @ Health Careers, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a specialized high school operating within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). The school is distinguished by its integration of "Design Thinking" into a rigorous academic curriculum, focusing on a project-based learning model. This approach encourages students to solve real-world problems through empathy, experimentation, and iterative prototyping, preparing them to be innovative thinkers capable of navigating complex modern challenges.

By partnering with local health organizations and community stakeholders, the school provides students with unique exposure to the healthcare industry alongside their core studies. The environment is structured to be highly collaborative and student-centered, moving away from traditional lecture-based formats to foster critical thinking, teamwork, and professional skill development. For students in the Cleveland area, Design Lab offers a forward-thinking educational experience that bridges the gap between theoretical classroom knowledge and practical, career-oriented application.

For more information, contact Design Lab @ Health Careers at (216) 838-8150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.