The School of One

264 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

**The School of One** (often associated with the CMSD’s "School of One" initiative) is a specialized educational program located within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Unlike traditional schools that rely on a standard lecture-based model, this institution is built upon a personalized learning framework. The program leverages advanced technology and data-driven instruction to create a unique "learning path" for every student, allowing them to master concepts at their own pace rather than moving in lockstep with a classroom of peers.

The school is designed to bridge achievement gaps by providing targeted support that shifts based on a student’s daily performance. By integrating digital curriculum with consistent teacher-led instruction, The School of One focuses on creating a flexible environment where students are frequently assessed to ensure they have truly grasped a topic before advancing. This model aims to reduce the "one-size-fits-all" approach to education, fostering a more individualized experience that caters to the specific academic needs and speeds of each student in the Cleveland community.

264

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The School of One
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	56
Black	156
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Black
156 (59.1%)
Hispanic
56 (21.2%)
White
46 (17.4%)
Two or More
5 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)838-8850
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8 2

Grade 9 33

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 89