W.H. Kirk Middle School

14410 Terrace Rd
East Cleveland, OH 44112

194 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Middle School, located at 14410 Terrace Road in East Cleveland, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the East Cleveland City School District. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment for middle-grade students, focusing on academic development and personal growth during their transition from elementary to high school. As part of a district dedicated to community-centered education, Heritage Middle School emphasizes core curriculum subjects while working to address the specific social and academic needs of the local student population.

The school operates within a district that frequently navigates the challenges of urban education, placing a strong focus on student support systems and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students, Heritage Middle School aims to prepare its pupils for the rigors of secondary education. Its presence in the Terrace Road neighborhood makes it a focal point for local youth, striving to create an environment where students can build foundational skills and develop the character necessary for future success.

194

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W.H. Kirk Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	4
Black	186
Two or More	4

Black
186 (95.9%)
Hispanic
4 (2.1%)
Two or More
4 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Cleveland City School District
Phone:	(216)268-6610
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 92