Jones Leadership Academy

196 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Jones Leadership Academy, located at 430 Nebraska Ave in Toledo, Ohio, is a specialized magnet school within the Toledo Public Schools district. It is uniquely focused on developing the next generation of community and professional leaders by integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on character development, civic engagement, and personal growth. The school provides a structured environment designed to foster self-discipline, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility among its students, preparing them for the challenges of higher education and their future careers.

The academy distinguishes itself through its leadership-centric philosophy, which permeates both classroom instruction and extracurricular activities. By emphasizing mentorship, professional etiquette, and community service, Jones Leadership Academy aims to empower students to become proactive members of society. The school’s location in the heart of Toledo serves as a hub for students who are committed to academic excellence and who wish to cultivate the professional skills necessary to lead with integrity in their local community and beyond.

196

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jones Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	22
Black	148
Two or More	17

Black
148 (75.5 %)
Hispanic
22 (11.2 %)
Two or More
17 (8.7 %)
White
9 (4.6 %)

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:	Toledo City
Phone:	(419)671-5400
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
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 7 35

Grade 8 53

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 17