Innovation Academy West

Located at 13111 Crossburn Ave in Cleveland, Ohio, Innovation Academy West is an open public independent charter district operating within a large city setting. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade across its single operational facility, the district provides primary and middle-school education to a total enrollment of 131 students, comprising 68 female and 63 male learners. The student body reflects a diverse community, including 51 Black students, 40 Hispanic students, 20 White students, 19 students of two or more races, and 1 Asian student. Grade-level distributions span from 16 students in kindergarten, 15 in first grade, 17 in second grade, 14 in third grade, 21 in fourth grade, 18 in fifth grade, and 16 in sixth grade, down to 9 seventh-graders and 5 eighth-graders.

Designated as its own local education agency for federal programs, Innovation Academy West maintains a dedicated staffing structure to support its learning environment. The district utilizes 44.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes 25.0 FTE classroom teachers, 1.0 FTE instructional aide, and 18.0 FTE support staff members. This comprehensive human resource foundation ensures focused academic and operational assistance across all grade levels served in the Cleveland metropolitan area. Parents, students, and educational researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s website at http://Iawedu.org or by calling their administrative office at (216) 772-1340.