DAVIS AEROSPACE & MARITIME HIGH SCHOOL

Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 46 students. 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 7 teachers, Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School (DAM) is a specialized public high school located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, that offers a unique, industry-focused curriculum. As a part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the school is designed to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world career preparation by immersing students in the fields of aviation and maritime logistics. Through partnerships with local industry leaders, students are provided with hands-on experiences, such as flight simulation and maritime navigation, which prepare them for high-demand career paths or post-secondary education in STEM fields.

Beyond its technical focus, Davis Aerospace & Maritime emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that fosters problem-solving, leadership, and personal responsibility. The school’s location near the waterfront and its connection to Cleveland’s industrial history allow students to engage with their community in meaningful ways. By blending project-based learning with a structured mentorship model, DAM aims to equip its diverse student body with both the specialized technical skills and the core academic foundation necessary to succeed in the modern 21st-century workforce.

For more information, contact Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School at (216) 838-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.