New Technology West

11801 Worthington Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111

312 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Technology West (often referred to as New Tech West) is a public high school located in the West Park neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, and is part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The school distinguishes itself through a project-based learning (PBL) model, which moves away from traditional lecture-style instruction. Instead, students engage in collaborative, real-world projects that require critical thinking, problem-solving, and the integration of technology across various subjects.

A core component of the school’s identity is its focus on professional readiness and culture. Students at New Tech West often work in environments that mimic modern workplaces, emphasizing the development of "soft skills" such as communication, teamwork, and accountability. By utilizing a "trust, respect, and responsibility" framework, the school aims to prepare its students not just for college graduation, but for the demands of the 21st-century workforce through an innovative, student-centered educational experience.

312

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Technology West
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	123
Black	95
Asian	2
Two or More	15

Hispanic
123 (39.4%)
Black
95 (30.4%)
White
77 (24.7%)
Two or More
15 (4.8%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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)838-8700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
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 85

Grade 10 76

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 65