WHITNEY YOUNG SCHOOL

Whitney Young School is a Title I public school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 190 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Whitney Young School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Whitney Young School (officially Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gifted and Talented Leadership Academy) is a specialized magnet school located in the Lee-Harvard neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. As part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the school is designed to provide a rigorous, accelerated academic environment for students identified as gifted and talented. Its curriculum focuses on developing critical thinking, leadership skills, and academic excellence, aiming to prepare students for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.

The school is named after Whitney M. Young Jr., a prominent civil rights leader and former executive director of the National Urban League, and it strives to uphold his legacy by fostering an environment of achievement and social responsibility. Beyond its core academic offerings, the school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs intended to nurture the unique talents of its student body. It remains a notable choice for families within the district seeking an environment specifically tailored to the needs of high-achieving students.

For more information, contact Whitney Young School at (216) 838-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.