Hebrew Academy Of Cleveland
School Notes Overview:
The mission of the Hebrew Academy is to imbue all students with a love of G-d, Torah and Eretz Yisroel and to prepare them to achieve excellence in Torah and general knowledge based on successful cooperation among family, Judaic and general studies faculty and community. Charted by the state of Ohio, the Academy provides an intensive Judaic and secular studies curriculum from early childhood through high school. The Academy's comprehensive curriculum is designed to meet the various needs of the student body and has set national standards. The focus of our award-winning faculty is not limited to teaching the curriculum; rather to teaching the child. Character development, community service, intergenerational and enrichment programs are indispensable components of the Academy experience. They reinforce the school's mission and serve to ignite the the minds and inspire the hearts of our youth....
School Overview:
Hebrew Academy Of Cleveland |
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| School Membership(s) | National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1943 | |
| County | Cuyahoga County, OH | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 773 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(OH) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 1% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 27 students | ||
| Pre-K - 112 students | ||
| Kind - 67 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 60 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 66 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 54 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 65 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 52 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 42 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 35 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 117 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 15 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(OH) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 210 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | varies for different grade levels | |
| % on Financial Aid | 65% | |
| Head of School | Rabbi Simcha Dessler | |
| Admissions Director | Rabbi M Hefter | |
| Admissions Associate | Michael Wojdak | |
School Notes:
- Clases are mixed boys and girls only through Kindergaten. The classes are separated (boys or girls) after that
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- 2 responses to ‘objections’ (Cleveland Jewish News)
posted on May 28, 2009 at 09:36:27 pm
As a former officer of the Jewish Community Federation and current president of The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland, I would like to respond to two points raised in the letter “Objects to Federation policies” (CJN, May 15). - Jewish agencies join cities in asking for stimulus funds (Cleveland Jewish News)
posted on March 18, 2009 at 03:08:49 pm
Jewish nonprofits in Cleveland and across the state have applied for federal stimulus dollars. This is potential manna from heaven, as charitable donations, foundation grants and endowment income have all declined in the current economic climate. - Madoff losses may hurt Cleveland nonprofits, too (Cleveland Jewish News)
posted on March 3, 2009 at 03:12:29 pm
Dozens of Cleveland Jewish nonprofit organizations large and small have received generous gifts from two family foundations that invested considerable sums – and sustained significant losses – with Bernard Madoff.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (44118) | School Zip (44118) |
(OH) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 45,279 people | 11,353,002 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 55% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $51,437 | $43,643 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.6 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 66 years old | 47 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (44118) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Fuchs Mizrachi School - 390 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Mosdos Ohr Hatorah - 423 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Ruffing Montessori - 278 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Second New Hope Christian Academy - 243 students - 3.1 mi. away - view location
- The Lillian and Betty Ratner School - 213 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga County, Zip 44118
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