Innovation Academy West

Charter School 131 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

West Preparatory Academy, located on Crossburn Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education for students in grades K-8. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment that focuses on high academic standards and the development of core character traits. By prioritizing a "back-to-basics" approach to literacy and mathematics, the academy aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that all students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.

In addition to its academic core, West Preparatory Academy places a strong emphasis on community and parental involvement as essential components of the student experience. The school culture is designed to foster a sense of responsibility and accountability, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. Through its mission to prepare urban youth for competitive academic futures, the school strives to create a supportive community where students are empowered to excel, regardless of their starting point.

131

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Innovation Academy West
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	40
Black	51
Asian	1
Two or More	19

Black
51 (38.9%)
Hispanic
40 (30.5%)
White
20 (15.3%)
Two or More
19 (14.5%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Innovation Academy West
Phone:	(216)772-1340
Website:	http://Iawedu.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 5