Citizens Academy Southeast

breakthroughschools.org/citizens-academy-southeast/

Charter School 667 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Citizens Academy Southeast, located on Harvard Avenue in Cleveland, is a public charter school that operates under the Breakthrough Public Schools network. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is built upon a foundation of academic rigor and character development. It emphasizes a structured, high-expectations environment designed to prepare students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond, with a particular focus on closing the achievement gap for students in the Cleveland area.

The school’s philosophy centers on the "Citizens" model, which integrates character education with traditional core academics. By fostering a culture of community and responsibility, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to be engaged citizens. With its affiliation with the broader Breakthrough network, Citizens Academy Southeast benefits from shared resources, professional development, and a proven educational framework that prioritizes data-driven instruction and individualized student support.

667

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Citizens Academy Southeast
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	8
Black	648
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Black
648 (97.2%)
Hispanic
8 (1.2%)
Two or More
8 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
White
1 (0.1%)

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:	Citizens Academy Southeast
Phone:	(216)586-3887
Website:	http://breakthroughschools.org/citizens-academy-southeast/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
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 60

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 64