• Students in the hallway between classes at Citizens Academy, one of Cleveland's best free, public charter schools

  • Fun time at recess at Citizens Academy, a high-performing public charter school in Cleveland, Ohio!

  • Citizens Academy student writing during literacy block

  • Citizens Academy student giving a speech to his 5th grade class

  • Singers from the Citizens Academy talent show!

Welcome to Citizens Academy!

Citizens Academy of Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the top-performing urban schools in the state, and since 1999 has developed a national reputation for its commitment to academic excellence and responsible citizenship. The United States Department of Education named Citizens Academy a Blue Ribbon School for 2011.  Our school currently serves over 400 students at the K-5 level, has added a middle school in 2011/12,  and will open a second location (Citizens Academy East) in August 2012. Ninety-seven percent of Citizens Academy’s students are African-American and 80% are economically disadvantaged.

Enroll Your Child

Citizens Academy is one of highest-performing free, public charter schools in Cleveland and spaces are very limited! Click here to learn more about enrolling & to enroll your child today!

Teach With Us!

We are proud of our amazing, dedicated teachers and leaders. Interested in teaching in a safe, positive, high-performing urban school? Click here to learn more about careers at Citizens Academy. 

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