Our school

West Park Bilingual Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in the West Park neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. The school offers daily bilingual instruction, building language skills alongside core academics every single day.

Instruction is tailored to each student, and the school's bilingual model is not a once-a-week enrichment class. It's part of daily learning across all grades. Students develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, and communication skills in two languages simultaneously, giving them an advantage most K-8 students in Cleveland don't have.

Social-emotional learning is incorporated into daily activities, with on-site counseling available through the HWS Best Health Counseling. Students receive support that goes beyond academics; the building is a place where a child can exhale, be known, and do his or her work.

School hours run from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Beforecare is available from 6:30-7:30 and Aftercare is available from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. After-school tutoring is offered for students who need additional academic support.

Student activities include girls and boys basketball, volleyball, cheer, and an Arts club. Students participate in two to three field trips per year, with destinations that connect learning to real life: the Cleveland Zoo, Mapleside Farms, the Children's Museum, the Museum of Art, and high school visits for 8th graders preparing for their next step.

Support services include on-site counseling through HWS Best Health Counseling, after-school tutoring, beforecare, aftercare, free breakfast and lunch delivered daily for every student, and after-school meals provided through a partnership with the Cleveland Food Bank. Yellow bus transportation is available through CMSD for students in grades K-8 who live within 1 to 3 miles of campus.

Kindergarten enrollment is open to students who turn 5 by December 31, with early entrance available for those who qualify.

There is no tuition, no application fee, and no cost to families.

West Park Bilingual Academy is located at 12913 Bennington Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135. You can reach the school by phone at (216) 251-5450. Visit the school online at acawestpark.com.

Mission Statement

At West Park Bilingual Academy, our mission is to empower students to become confident, compassionate, and culturally aware global citizens through bilingual education in a safe, respectful atmosphere . We are committed to academic excellence and nurturing a love of learning by providing daily Spanish instruction integrated with core academic content, while honoring and celebrating the diverse cultures of our community.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be a high-performing bilingual school where every student is inspired to reach their fullest potential in both English and Spanish. We envision a vibrant, inclusive learning environment that fosters academic achievement, cultural pride, and global competence — preparing students to lead and thrive in a multicultural world.

Bilingual education empowers students to thrive academically while becoming fluent in two languages. It strengthens brain development, boosts confidence, and fosters cultural pride and understanding. In today’s global world, being bilingual isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. At West Park Bilingual Academy  we celebrate language as a bridge to opportunity, equity, and lifelong success.