Design Lab @ Health Careers

www.cmsdnet.net

40 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Design Lab @ Health Careers, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a specialized high school operating within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). The school is distinguished by its integration of "Design Thinking" into a rigorous academic curriculum, focusing on a project-based learning model. This approach encourages students to solve real-world problems through empathy, experimentation, and iterative prototyping, preparing them to be innovative thinkers capable of navigating complex modern challenges.

By partnering with local health organizations and community stakeholders, the school provides students with unique exposure to the healthcare industry alongside their core studies. The environment is structured to be highly collaborative and student-centered, moving away from traditional lecture-based formats to foster critical thinking, teamwork, and professional skill development. For students in the Cleveland area, Design Lab offers a forward-thinking educational experience that bridges the gap between theoretical classroom knowledge and practical, career-oriented application.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

40.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Design Lab @ Health Careers
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2
Black	38

Black
38 (95.0%)
Hispanic
2 (5.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cleveland Municipal
Phone:	(216)838-8150
Website:	http://www.cmsdnet.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	40.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 9 2

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 26