Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School

www.neocollegeprep.org/

Charter School 384 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School (NEO College Prep), located in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school operates with a focused mission to prepare students for success in college and beyond by emphasizing academic rigor, character development, and high expectations. By providing a structured environment, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Cleveland area, ensuring they are equipped with the critical thinking skills and discipline necessary for post-secondary education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, NEO College Prep places a strong emphasis on school culture and community involvement. The institution utilizes a long-school-day model and promotes a college-going identity, often integrating mentorship and support systems to help students navigate the path to university enrollment. As part of a network of charter schools, it maintains a distinct focus on data-driven instruction and individualized support, striving to create a safe, supportive space where students from diverse backgrounds can achieve their full potential.

384

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	55
Black	296
Two or More	11
American Indian	4

Black
296 (77.1%)
Hispanic
55 (14.3%)
White
18 (4.7%)
Two or More
11 (2.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School
Phone:	(216)965-0580
Website:	http://www.neocollegeprep.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 22

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 32

Grade 9 51

Grade 10 43