East Technical High School

487 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Technical High School, located in the Central neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, has a storied history as one of the city's most iconic educational institutions. Originally established in the early 20th century, the school gained national prominence for its rigorous vocational and technical curriculum, designed to prepare students for the industrial workforce. Over the decades, it became a cornerstone of the community, known not only for its academic and trade programs but also for its exceptionally strong athletic traditions, which have produced numerous professional athletes and fostered a deep sense of school pride.

In recent years, the school has undergone significant transitions as part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s efforts to modernize its educational offerings. While it continues to honor its legacy as a center for technical training, the current curriculum emphasizes a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework and modern career-technical education. Today, East Tech serves as a vital hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing students with the practical skills and academic foundation necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving 21st-century economy.

487

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	22
Black	436
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Black
436 (89.5%)
White
23 (4.7%)
Hispanic
22 (4.5%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cleveland Municipal
Phone:	(216)838-1000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
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 9 191

Grade 10 145

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 74