Apex Academy

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Charter School 495 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Apex Academy, located at 16005 Terrace Rd in Cleveland, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school operates with a focus on academic excellence, moral character development, and a partnership between teachers, parents, and students. Its curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering a safe and supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a structured educational approach that integrates character education into the daily lives of its students, focusing on values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility. By prioritizing individualized attention and a consistent academic framework, Apex Academy aims to cultivate a community where students are challenged to reach their full potential. Parents interested in enrolling their children or learning more about the specific programming, calendar, and community initiatives can find comprehensive information on the school's official website.

495

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apex Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	8
Black	423
Asian	2
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	1

Black
423 (85.5%)
Two or More
53 (10.7%)
White
8 (1.6%)
Hispanic
8 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Apex Academy
Phone:	(216)451-1725
Website:	http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/apex/en/pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
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 57

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 50