Glass City Academy

Glass City Academy
1000 Monroe St
Toledo, OH 43604
Charter School 414 Students
Secondary School 11th - 11th
School Overview
Glass City Academy, located in downtown Toledo, Ohio, is a tuition-free public community school (charter school) that specializes in serving students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. The school is specifically designed to support "at-risk" students, including those who are credit-deficient, have dropped out, or are looking for an alternative path to graduation. By providing a smaller, more personalized learning environment, the academy aims to remove the barriers that prevent students from succeeding in conventional classrooms.

The school’s curriculum is centered on flexibility and individualized instruction, allowing students to work at their own pace to recover credits and earn a high school diploma. Glass City Academy places a strong emphasis on wrap-around support services, integrating academic tutoring with a focus on student well-being to ensure that learners remain engaged and on track for post-graduation success. Through its commitment to a supportive and non-traditional culture, the academy serves as a vital resource for Toledo youth seeking a second chance at completing their secondary education.
414
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    219 (52.9%)
  • Hispanic
    90 (21.7%)
  • White
    61 (14.7%)
  • Two or More
    43 (10.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Glass City Academy
Phone: (419)720-6311
Website: http://www.glasscityacademy.org/
Grade Range: 11th - 11th
Total Students: 414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.4
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 11 414
Gender Ratio
Nearby Secondary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Toledo Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy
Toledo City
261 Students
3381 Upton Ave
Toledo, OH 43613 (3.2 miles away)
Secondary School 7th - 11th