Serving 625 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Citizens Leadership Academy East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Citizens Leadership Academy East's student population of 625 students has grown by 311% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 245% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Citizens Leadership Academy East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Citizens Leadership Academy East is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3120 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citizens Leadership Academy East's ranking?
Citizens Leadership Academy East is ranked #3120 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Citizens Leadership Academy East?
625 students attend Citizens Leadership Academy East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Citizens Leadership Academy East students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Citizens Leadership Academy East?
Citizens Leadership Academy East has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Citizens Leadership Academy East offer ?
Citizens Leadership Academy East offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Citizens Leadership Academy East part of?
Citizens Leadership Academy East is part of Citizens Leadership Academy East School District.
In what neighborhood is Citizens Leadership Academy East located?
Citizens Leadership Academy East is located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Forest Hills.
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