Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average class size? The average class size in the school-age program is 19 students.
Does Urban have a registration fee? Yes. The registration fee for the 2024-2025 school year is $100, with a family maximum of $250.
Do you have to live in Cleveland to attend UCS? Yes. Urban is focused on serving children who live in eight specific neighborhoods surrounding the school: Ohio City, Detroit Shoreway, Clark Fulton, Stockyards, Cudell, West Boulevard, Tremont, and Brooklyn Centre.
Is Urban a religious school? Yes. Urban was founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland over 50 years ago. We are a faith-based school with a religious curriculum rooted in Catholic social justice principles. All children attend religion class, the school day begins and ends with prayer, and we host several all-school prayer services throughout the school year.
Does UCS have a dress code? Yes. Check out the full dress code here.
What special classes do you provide? We provide art, garden, library, music, and physical education classes. Middle school students have academies (electives) each trimester. The offerings vary and previous offerings have included lacrosse, rowing, bike shop, and jewelry design.
Do you have sports at UCS? Yes. We participate in CYO athletics for cross country (grades 1 - 8), girls volleyball (grades 4 - 8), boys and girls basketball (grades 3 - 8), and boys and girls lacrosse (grades 6-8). We also have a close relationship with the Near West Recreation Program. Please view the Athletics Page for more information.
Do you provide breakfast and lunch? Yes. Approximately 75% of our students qualify for the National School Lunch Program. Those students receive a tasty breakfast and lunch for free or reduced costs. Students who do not qualify can pack their own meals or buy school breakfast or lunch.
Do you have before or aftercare? School doors open for all students at 7:45am. We have an aftercare program that begins when the school day ends and it runs until 6:00pm. For more information or to register your child, please view the Aftercare Page.
What about bullying? Urban has always promoted an anti-bullying environment for our students. We utilize peer mediators, restorative circles, and other methods to ensure that all students feel safe and accepted.
Does UCS have the capacity to serve children younger than three years old? Yes, the Gallagher Family Early Education Center opened in July 2021 and serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. For more information, please visit the Early Childhood Program Page. If you are interested in your child attending the EEC center, complete the Admission Inquiry Form.
How can I learn more? Contact our Enrollment Team for any questions:
Pattie Skrha, Chief Enrollment Officer (pskrha@urbancommunityschool.org, 216.939.8330)
Austin Harris, Enrollment Coordinator (aharris@urbancommunityschool.org, 216.238.0008)
You may also complete an inquiry form here.
