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Northwest Academy, Home of the Sharks!

Tuition-Free, Public Charter School Now Enrolling Grades EK-8 in Cleveland, Ohio

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A-Rated & Award-Winning Academic Program

Northwest Academy is accredited and the recipient of numerous awards from the Ohio Department of Education

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Tuition-Free, Public Community School

Northwest Academy also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch, and Bus Transportation

Welcome To Hope Academy – Northwest Campus

Also known as Northwest Academy, we are one of the top-performing elementary schools in Cleveland. Located in the Edgewater neighborhood, we offer continuous education through middle school and are open to all K-8 students. We offer an award-winning academic program led by a 100% Highly Qualified Teacher-identified instructional team. We are known for values such as Respect, Pride, and Cooperation. Our students have the opportunity to pursue musical studies and enrichment in Band, Choir, and Symphonic Band.

Events

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Wed 19

Northwest Academy Presents Paint Xplosion

May 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 20

Virtual Board Meeting

May 20 @ 5:50 pm
Fri 21

Summer School Registration Due

May 21 @ 2:00 pm

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2021 Summer School Program

  Northwest Academy is happily announcing the return of summer school. This will be offered for grades Kindergarten through Seventh Grade for a period of five weeks. Additional details are located below. If interested, please either call the main office at (216) 226-6800 or complete and return the form located…

Ohio State Testing Schedules and Letter

  Ohio State Testing Schedules for 2020-21 School Year Traditional Only Testing Schedule (PDF) » Virtual and Hybrid Only Testing Schedule (PDF) »   Dear Northwest Families, As we move into spring, this season is traditionally the time of year in which we have state testing. As some of our scholar are…

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2021!

  Building a strong academic foundation from the start. Begin your journey with us. Enroll now »    

Message from Principal Dykstra Regarding IREADY

  Please see below for information from Principal Dykstra regarding IREADY data that is being sent home with your scholars!    

AMP Helpful Resources

  We are committed to providing families with AMP & COVID resources to help assist with their student's success and online school needs. To learn more,  visit the dedicated AMP and COVID-19 Information page. To find quick how-to videos and guides to help navigate online school, visit our FAQ course.

Hope Academy’s Superintendent Interviewed on Channel 19 WOIO

  Dr. Rodney Bly, Superintendent of Hope Academy, was interviewed by Channel 19’s Cleveland Now to discuss school reopening plans during the pandemic. In the segment he discusses what a public charter school is and the three learning options being offered at ACCEL charter schools this fall:  Traditional (5 days at school),…

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