Academic success
Urban Community School is a model of education in the city of Cleveland and a recognized leader in developing educational programs that help inner-city children achieve academic success. Throughout the years, Urban Community School has received numerous awards and distinctions. Among the most prestigious honors are:
Received the Excellence in Education Award from the U.S. Department of Education, now know as the Blue Ribbon Award
Named a School of Excellence by The Cleveland Foundation and The George Gund Foundation
Accepted into Schools That Can, "a national nonprofit network of stand-alone, high-performing independent and charter schools operating in underserved communities." (www.schoolsthatcan.org)