Benjamin Franklin PreK-8 school is a unique, community-based school that lays a foundation for all scholars for success in learning, citizenship and career. Benjamin Franklin scholars benefit from:
a diverse student body that includes 13% gifted and talented students, 16% special education students and 4% English language learners.
nearly 50 certified and highly qualified teachers who set high expectations for academic achievement.
academic programs that differentiate and meet the needs of individual scholars while ensuring they are on track to meet expected growth targets.
strong community partnerships, including the Ohio State University extension program that provides a horticulture curriculum and community engagement opportunities for scholars.
May 21, 2025 by Remi Murrey, News 5 Cleveland - Graduation season is here, and the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association helped students get ready through a special occasion called HBCU Bound Day 2025, to support those heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities this Fall.
05/07/2025 The Cleveland Observer - Quelina Jordan-Shaw, a high school teacher at Cleveland Metropolitan Remote School, has been selected as a 2025 Fund for Teachers Fellow. She will receive a $4,964 grant to travel to Ghana this summer, where she will study how schools there teach career and entrepreneurship education.
CMSD is gathering feedback from high school students, staff, families, and partners to assess and improve Workforce Readiness and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming. Your input is essential in helping us evaluate current programs and determine how to better support students in preparing for college and careers.