How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cleveland Municipal | SMART Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio | Garfield Heights, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 33,998 | 99 |
| Number of Schools | 94 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cleveland Municipal | SMART Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,085 | $14,699 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.7% | 23.4% |
| State Revenue | 38.2% | 73.1% |
| Local Revenue | 38.0% | 3.5% |
Cleveland Municipal
Federal State Local
SMART Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cleveland Municipal | SMART Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.0% | 2.2% |
| African American | 65.1% | 89.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 97.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cleveland Municipal | SMART Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 54 | — |
| Schools with AP | 18 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 305.6:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 72.6% | 85.9% |
School Types
Cleveland Municipal
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
SMART Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.