Citizens Leadership Academy

Charter School

Not reported M - M

School Overview

Citizens Leadership Academy (CLA), located in the University Circle area of Cleveland, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. Operating under the Breakthrough Public Schools network, the academy is founded on the core belief that middle school is a critical developmental bridge. Its mission focuses on cultivating "citizens" by emphasizing high academic expectations, strong character development, and active civic engagement.

The school’s academic philosophy is built on a "college-prep" model, utilizing a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond. Beyond the classroom, CLA distinguishes itself through its school culture, which places a heavy emphasis on community responsibility, leadership, and personal integrity. By integrating service-learning projects and leadership-focused programming into the daily experience, Citizens Leadership Academy aims to empower its students to become informed, active participants in their local community and the broader society.

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School Location

School Details

Status:	Closed
School Level:	Not reported
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Citizens Leadership Academy
Phone:	(216)229-8185
Website:	http://citizensleadership.org/
Grade Range:	M - M
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NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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 breakdown: M - M