Menlo Park Academy

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Menlo Park Academy
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Menlo Park Academy's logo
Address
Menlo Park Academy
2149 West 53rd St

, ,
44102

United States
Coordinates 41°28′23.6″N81°43′14.5″W / 41.473222°N 81.720694°W / 41.473222; -81.720694 Coordinates: 41°28′23.6″N81°43′14.5″W / 41.473222°N 81.720694°W / 41.473222; -81.720694
Information
Type Gifted, Coeducational, Charter
OpenedSeptember 23, 2008
FounderMs. Teri Harrison
ChairpersonMs.Teri Harrison
DirectorDr. Richard Hronek
Grades K-8
Enrollment589
Average class size20
Color(s) Blue and Orange   
SloganDeveloping the potential of gifted children
SportsVolleyball, Women's Basketball, and Basketball
MascotWizard
Team nameWizards
TuitionFree
Website http://www.menloparkacademy.com

Menlo Park Academy is a school for gifted children in grades K-8, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Contents

History

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Abandoned Joseph and Feiss building.
Menlo Park Academy's current building. Menlo Park Academy.png
Menlo Park Academy's current building.

Menlo Park Academy was founded on September 23, 2008 with 38 students, and today enrolls nearly 700. The school has occupied three different buildings, currently situated in the Joseph and Feiss factory. The factory, which was previously abandoned, was renovated into the school it is today. [1] Before the academy settled into its current building, the school was located at 14440 Triskett Road, next to St. Mel's.

Test Scores and Academics

Menlo Park Academy has high test scores, however, the students there generally have little growth from year to year. Academically, the school offers High School Courses for Spanish, Math, English, History, and Biology. In eighth grade, students may be recommended for ninth grade level courses. In math, they may take Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Precalculus. Students may be recommended for Algebra I as early as fifth grade. These high school courses may or may not be accepted by high schools, depending on the specific school's policies.

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References

  1. Jarboe, Michelle. "Joseph & Feiss factory revamp, 7 other Northeast Ohio projects win preservation tax credits". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 10 November 2021.