Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership

www.castlehsedu.org/

Charter School 304 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Cleveland Academy for Scholarship, Technology, and Leadership (CASTLE)** is a public charter school located in the Midtown area of Cleveland, Ohio. The school is designed to serve students in grades K-8, focusing on a curriculum that integrates core academic instruction with a strong emphasis on technological literacy and leadership development. By prioritizing these three pillars, the academy aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in high school but also for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a structured, supportive learning environment that encourages character building and critical thinking. By maintaining a smaller school community, CASTLE emphasizes personalized attention and a commitment to closing achievement gaps within the urban school district. Through its website and community presence, the school highlights its dedication to fostering a culture of excellence where students are empowered to become responsible citizens and future leaders in their community.

304

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	24
Black	194
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Black
194 (63.8 %)
White
71 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.9 %)
Two or More
13 (4.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership
Phone:	(216)583-5210
Website:	http://www.castlehsedu.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
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

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 63

Grade 12 154