University of Cleveland Preparatory School

1906 E 40th St
Cleveland, OH 44103

www.uniclevelandprep.org

Charter School 138 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

University of Cleveland Preparatory School (UC Prep) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Hough neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Serving students in grades K–8, the school operates as part of the broader Breakthrough Schools network, a collection of high-performing, non-profit charter schools in the city. The school is defined by its rigorous academic culture, which emphasizes core subjects like math and literacy, while maintaining a structured environment designed to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

At the core of the school's mission is a commitment to closing the achievement gap by providing a high-quality, college-preparatory education to students regardless of their zip code. The school focuses on a "whole-child" approach, balancing demanding academic standards with character development and a supportive school culture. By utilizing a longer school day and year, UC Prep seeks to provide the additional instructional time necessary for students to master complex concepts, fostering a community that values high expectations, perseverance, and academic achievement.

138

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University of Cleveland Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	4
Black	126
Two or More	7

Black
126 (91.3%)
Two or More
7 (5.1%)
Hispanic
4 (2.9%)
White
1 (0.7%)

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:	University of Cleveland Preparatory School
Phone:	(216)361-9720
Website:	http://www.uniclevelandprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 18

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 22