John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership

485 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership, located in the West Park neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, is a specialized high school within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Operating under a philosophy that integrates academic rigor with practical career preparation, the school focuses on equipping students with the essential skills needed for success in professional environments, particularly within the realms of business, entrepreneurship, and community governance.

The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world application, offering students specialized pathways that emphasize critical thinking, leadership development, and civic responsibility. By fostering partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, the school provides students with unique opportunities for mentorship, internships, and project-based learning. This environment is intended to prepare graduates not only for post-secondary education but also to become active, informed contributors to their local and global communities.

485

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	139
Black	225
Asian	7
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Black
225 (46.4%)
Hispanic
139 (28.7%)
White
96 (19.8%)
Two or More
17 (3.5%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cleveland Municipal
Phone:	(216)838-6050
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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 9 152

Grade 10 122

Grade 11 114

Grade 12 97