School of Innovation

434 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

The School of Innovation (SOI), located in Willoughby, Ohio, serves as a specialized magnet school within the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. Designed for students in grades 3 through 8, the school distinguishes itself from traditional district buildings by focusing on a rigorous, project-based learning curriculum. Its educational philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and the practical application of 21st-century skills, encouraging students to solve real-world problems through hands-on inquiry and interdisciplinary study.

Beyond its academic focus, the School of Innovation is known for fostering a personalized learning environment where student choice and voice are prioritized. By integrating technology and modern instructional strategies, the school aims to cultivate a culture of innovation and leadership. This approach is intended to better prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond, positioning the institution as a destination for families seeking a more dynamic and enrichment-focused alternative to the standard classroom experience.

434

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School of Innovation
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	11
Black	14
Asian	23
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
347 (80.0 %)
Two or More
38 (8.8 %)
Asian
23 (5.3 %)
Black
14 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Willoughby-Eastlake City
Phone:	(440)946-5000
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 3 74

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 60