Harvard Avenue Performance Academy

12000 Harvard Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105

www.performanceacademies.com/ohio-schools/harvard-per

Charter School 370 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Harvard Avenue Performance Academy, located in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, is a public charter school that operates under the Performance Academies network. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades K-8, emphasizing academic rigor alongside character development. Their instructional approach is designed to foster a structured learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, often utilizing a curriculum that integrates core subjects with specialized enrichment programs.

The academy distinguishes itself through a "performance-based" model, which places a high value on measurable student achievement and consistent growth. Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a culture of discipline, respect, and community involvement, striving to create a safe and supportive space for its student body. By partnering with families and the local community, Harvard Avenue Performance Academy seeks to bridge educational gaps and empower students to reach their full potential within a supportive urban school setting.

370

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harvard Avenue Performance Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	8
Black	357
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
357 (96.5%)
Hispanic
8 (2.2%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Harvard Avenue Performance Academy
Phone:	(216)283-5100
Website:	http://www.performanceacademies.com/ohio-schools/harvard-per
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 36

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 53