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Thank you for your interest in applying to Cleveland Early College High School
at John Hay Campus, a C.M.S.D. criteria school.

School Criteria

All students interested in applying need to complete the school choice portal application online to be considered. Our school has criteria that students need to meet to be offered a seat in our building. We look for our students to have a 3.5 GPA or higher, proficient state test scores (700+), and a low absence/tardy record. We review this information from their prior year in school to make an admissions decision.

Items needed to complete application

All Students (Required):

Complete application at the Cleveland Early College application portal link. Be sure to select Cleveland Early College at John Hay

Year to date Report Card for 8th graders applying to 9th.

Transcript for students applying for 10th, 11th, and 12th

Attendance Records (may be included on report card)

Standardized test scores. Ohio State test scores and NWEA(MAP) scores are preferred

Two staff email addresses such as Teacher or Administration. The portal will email your selected staff a recommendation form to complete

Enter the CMSD School Choice Portal

After applying, students must enroll with the district at the Board of Education.

Please note that it is best to contact the enrollment office to see when they are ready to accept the enrollment documents. The phone number for the enrollment office is listed below.

Board of Education
1111 Superior Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Enrollment office (216) 838-3675

CMSD New Student Enrollment Form

Copy of Student's Birth Certificate

Student's Immunization Record

Parent/Guardian Proof of Residency within 30-days

Parent/Guardian State ID or Driver's License

If applicable: 504 Plan, Special Education documents (ETR & IEP) or Custody/Guardianship Documents

For enrollment questions over the summer, or any other issues with the portal itself, please call the Enrollment Office.

(216) 838-3675