Where a student goes to school affects what they learn each day and what choices they have later in life. In Cleveland, some neighborhoods have more strong school options than others.
Only a small share of Cleveland students attend schools rated as high quality by the state.
Just over one-third of Cleveland students graduate ready for college, work, or the military.
More than two-thirds of children in Cleveland live in households with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Fewer than half of Cleveland third graders read at grade level, a skill closely tied to later success in school and work.
*Data includes all district and charter school students; does not include drop-out recovery schools or online schools. Sourced from Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.
Future Ready Cleveland supports schools that are working to improve or grow. We focus on the learning conditions students experience each day and provide clear, public information families can use.
About FRCFor Educators
School quality shows up in consistently strong instruction, safe and predictable learning environments, and educators who are supported to stay and improve. Defining quality this way helps families and leaders compare schools using clear, shared standards rather than labels or anecdotes.
See Our Definition
These are the system-level conditions that matter most for sustaining school quality over time.
We support efforts that help families understand school quality and make informed decisions about their children’s learning.
We focus on strengthening the educator and school leader pipeline, recognizing that high-quality learning depends on adults who are skilled and ready to lead strong schools.
We engage in policy work and coordination to help strong schools operate well and serve students consistently over time.
