Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

What Cleveland School of Science & Medicine does

Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), operating under the Cleveland School of Science & Medicine brand identity referenced in the input, is a public school district in Cleveland, Ohio, governed by Ohio House Bill 269 (effective September 9, 1998) with a Board of Education appointed by the Mayor of Cleveland. The district is led by CEO Dr. Warren G. Morgan II and serves approximately 33,399 students across 59 schools organized as 45 PreK-8 schools, 18 high schools, 2 K-8 schools, 2 remote schools (K-8 and 9-12), and 1 virtual school. The district also operates a centralized headquarters at 1111 Superior Ave. E, a professional center at 1349 East 79th Street, multiple transportation depots, and a data center, supported by approximately 7,570 staff.

CMSD operates as a free public K-12 education provider funded through state education funding, local levies, and federal grants, with no tuition fees for standard enrollment. The product surface includes traditional schools, remote schools (CMSD Remote K-8 and Cleveland Metropolitan Remote High School), Virtual Academy, The School of One non-traditional offering, Special Education, Transportation Services for 15,000 students daily, School Nutritional Services, Integrated Health Services, and Project ACT for homeless students. The core technology stack comprises PowerSchool student information system (with MyPowerHub electronic gradebook), Schoology LMS, Edulog Parent Portal for bus tracking, Microsoft Office 365, Clever SSO, Seesaw digital portfolios, Performance Matters assessment platform, PATHWAY OS for career planning, Follett Destiny library, and Linq Connect for meal menus. The district is partnered with Say Yes Cleveland for scholarships, College Now Greater Cleveland for college access support, Higher Education Compact of Greater Cleveland, PRE4CLE for preschool, PACE for career planning, Edulog, PowerSchool, and Ohio 8 Coalition.

The go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer: families use the School Finder interactive map-based tool, the Welcome Center at 1111 Superior, and the School Choice portal for enrollment. Project ACT delivers direct outreach to homeless families in shelters and transitional housing. Marketing channels include social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube), community events (Meet and Greets, Community Conversations with CEO), parent newsletters, and district website content. The district's strategic plan, "Building Brighter Futures," launched for 2026-27, focuses on facility modernization, expanded educational offerings (algebra in 8th grade, vocational middle school, AP courses, College Credit Plus, career pathways), and improved academic outcomes.

Name

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Legal name

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Website

https://clevelandmetroschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cleveland Metropolitan School District is a public K-12 school system in Cleveland, Ohio, serving approximately 33,399 students across 59 schools with free public education, supported by 7,570 staff and led by CEO Dr. Warren G. Morgan II.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Student transportation services
• School nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland, Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded through state education funding, local levies, and federal grants. District serves approximately 33,399 students across 59 schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cleveland Metropolitan School District provides free public K-12 education to approximately 33,399 students across 59 schools in Cleveland, Ohio, including PreK-8 schools, high schools, remote learning options, and a Virtual Academy. The district offers core academic instruction, Advanced Placement courses, College Credit Plus, career pathways, special education services, transportation, school nutrition, integrated health services, and Project ACT support for homeless students.

Product overview

Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is a public school district offering a comprehensive educational platform consisting of 59+ schools including PreK-8 schools (45), K-8 schools (2), high schools (18), and remote learning options. The district operates as a unified educational services platform providing traditional classroom instruction, full-time remote schools (CMSD Remote K-8 and Remote High School), Virtual Academy, and non-traditional programs like The School of One. Supporting services include Special Education, Transportation Services for 15,000 students, School Nutritional Services, Integrated Health Services, Project ACT for homeless students, and technology platforms including MyPowerHub PowerSchool gradebook, Schoology LMS, and Clever SSO. The Building Brighter Futures initiative represents a major strategic plan to modernize school facilities and expand educational opportunities across the district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PreK-8 Schools PreK through 8th grade schools offering comprehensive K-8 education with various specialty programs including Dual Language Academy, Montessori, Leadership Academies, and Arts programs for elementary and middle school students.
• K-8 Schools Two K-8 schools including Campus International and Cleveland Metro Remote School K-8 offering combined elementary and middle school education.
• High Schools High schools including East Side, West Side, and Other High Schools offering Advanced Placement courses, College Credit Plus, and career pathways for grades 9-12 students.
• CMSD Remote K-8 School Full-time remote learning option for K-8 students providing online education through the Cleveland Metro Remote School K-8 program.
• Cleveland Metropolitan Remote High School Full-time remote learning option for high school students grades 9-12.
• Virtual Academy Online virtual school option for high school students offering flexible digital learning pathways.
• The School of One Non-traditional education offering with personalized learning approaches for students requiring alternative educational settings.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including programs for students with disabilities, autism, hearing and visual impairments, and related services (speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy) for the 27.7% of district students with disabilities.
• Transportation Services Safe and dependable transportation provided to approximately 15,000 CMSD students including district schools, community schools, special education facilities, and vocational schools with bus tracking through Edulog Parent Portal.
• School Nutritional Services Breakfast and lunch meal services for CMSD students with publicly accessible menus available through Linq Connect platform.
• Integrated Health Services Comprehensive health services including nursing services, physical and occupational therapy, psychological services, and wellness programs for students across the district.
• Project ACT Program providing instructional and support services to children and youth residing in temporary emergency shelters, transitional housing, and doubled-up situations due to loss of housing or economic hardship, serving 5.5% of district students identified as homeless.
• PreK Programs Pre-kindergarten programs including PRE4CLE collaborative initiative for early childhood education providing expanded preschool access across Cleveland.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75.3% 4-year graduation rate (2023 cohort)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Say Yes ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSay Yes Cleveland provides scholarship opportunities for CMSD graduates. Incoming freshmen must reside within the district and be enrolled by the first day of school to be eligible for this scholarship upon graduation. The partnership ensures financial support for higher education access.
• Ohio 8 CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Ohio urban school districts working together on shared educational initiatives and policy advocacy.
• Higher Education Compact of Greater ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on college readiness and access, connecting CMSD students with higher education opportunities in the Greater Cleveland area.
• Council of the Great City SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition of urban school districts providing research, advocacy, and professional development support.
• First Ring Schools CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with neighboring suburban districts to share resources and best practices.
• PRE4CLEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative focused on expanding access to high-quality preschool education across Cleveland, providing resources for PreK enrollment and program quality.
• College Now Greater ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides college access support, scholarship guidance, FAFSA assistance, and student/family newsletters to CMSD students.
• Planning and Career Exploration (PACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer exploration and planning services helping students identify educational and career pathways.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for enrollment, grades (MyPowerHub), and transcript requests through the district's electronic gradebook.
• Cleveland Public SchoolsminorOthersCleveland Public Library partnership likely for educational resources and student services.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Toledo Public Schools: Ohio urban district serving a high-poverty population; useful regional comparison for enrollment, transportation, and special-education cost structures.
• Columbus City Schools: Largest Ohio urban district, providing same-state benchmarking on funding formulas, graduation rates, and academic outcomes versus CMSD.
• Akron Public Schools: Northeast Ohio urban district in close geographic proximity to CMSD; comparable size and demographic mix, sharing labor markets and regional policy dynamics.
• Cincinnati Public Schools: Ohio peer district of similar scale and urban profile; competes in the same statewide accountability framework and offers a like-for-like comparison on Ohio report card outcomes.

Direct peers

• Milwaukee Public Schools: Mid-sized Midwest urban district with overlapping governance complexity, high-poverty enrollment, and a charter/parental-choice market that mirrors Cleveland's competitive dynamics.
• Indianapolis Public Schools: Mid-sized urban district operating Innovation Network schools (partnership schools) similar in concept to CMSD's charter collaboration and innovation programming.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: Rust Belt urban district with comparable demographics and academic challenges. Operates similar portfolio of neighborhood, magnet, and alternative schools and faces parallel enrollment and funding headwinds.
• Chicago Public Schools: Large urban public school district serving a similarly high-poverty, diverse student population. Operates comparable PreK-12 programming, magnet/specialty schools, and charter sponsorship, making it a direct urban-district benchmark for CMSD.
• Baltimore City Public Schools: Urban district with comparable poverty concentration, aging facilities, and state-oversight dynamics, providing a benchmark for facility modernization and intervention outcomes.
• Buffalo Public Schools: Smaller Northeast urban district with similar demographic profile, English Learner population, and reliance on state and federal funding for operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CLEMetroSchools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CMSDCommunications
• Facebookfacebook.com/clevemetrosd
• Instagraminstagram.com/clevelandmetroschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cleveland-school-of-science-&-medicine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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