Thompson School for Girls
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Top 25% of Ohio Charter Schools

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  • Tuition-Free
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Highly Qualified Faculty & Staff
  • Community Partnership
  • Safe & Caring Environment
For Cleveland parents who've started wondering if there's something better Your daughter isn't falling behind because she's not capable. She's falling behind because the school isn't doing enough for her. Thompson School for Girls is a tuition-free public charter school in Cleveland serving girls from kindergarten through 11th grade. It's built around leadership and college preparation, and Ohio's data puts it in the top 25% of charter schools statewide, with a 2024-25 Performance Index score of 72.6.
  • Ranked in the top 25% of Ohio charter schools
  • 2024-25 Performance Index score: 72.6
  • Leadership and college prep woven into instruction from the earliest grades
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It takes about 60 seconds.

Your daughter's teacher knows her name and her work.

When there are fewer students in the room, a teacher can see when your child is stuck. Not at test time. On a Tuesday afternoon. That's when the help happens.

Leadership skills are taught as an academic discipline.

Communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and responsibility aren't soft skills here. They're part of the curriculum, taught deliberately, from the earliest grades. Your daughter practices leading before she graduates.

Instruction adjusts to your child, not the other way around.

Every student gets taught at the level she's actually at. If your daughter's behind, she gets caught up. If she's ahead, she gets pushed. Nobody waits for the slowest student in the room.

Your child gets noticed for trying, not just performing.

The school runs a daily recognition program. If your daughter shows up, does the work, and pushes through the hard part, she hears about it. Not just at the end of the year. Every day.
  • 72.6 2024-25 Performance Index Score
  • Top 25% of Ohio Charter Schools Statewide
  • K(EE)–11 Girls-Only School, Cleveland, OH
  • 2.5 Stars Ohio School Report Card Overall Rating

Everything you just read about? It costs nothing.

Leadership development built into the curriculum — students practice real leadership skills every day, not just on special occasions.
  • No tuition, no application fees, no hidden costs
  • Free breakfast and lunch every day
  • Free transportation for eligible families
Thompson is publicly funded. Every family in Cleveland has the right to enroll their daughter here at no cost — including the rigorous academics, the all-girls setting, and the athletics program designed to build her into a confident, capable young woman.
"Thompson has been a blessing to my daughter and myself. There were times she struggled in the past, so I wanted a school that would make her feel loved instead of just being another student. I was nervous at first since this was a new school, but from day one, I saw how caring and committed Ms. Jackson, Mrs. Rae, and the staff were. They work tirelessly to support every student, not just academically, but emotionally and socially too. They don't give up on the girls. Watching my daughter grow at Thompson has been a truly emotional journey. Ms. Jackson has taken the time to build trust and help her grow in confidence. The teachers and staff saw her, welcomed her, guided her, and reminded her of her worth every single day. Communication with parents is excellent, and I always know what's going on with her progress. Thompson gives the girls a quality education and resources that will allow them to achieve their full potential and contribute meaningfully in the community and the world. This experience has made a lasting impact on her life and ours. I wouldn't trade that for anything. That kind of love and support doesn't happen everywhere. This is family. I proudly give Thompson 5 stars and would recommend it to any parent looking for a school that puts students first." Curletha Adams, parent of an 8th grade student at Thompson
Your daughter is in school right now. Today counts. Tomorrow counts. Every semester she spends in a school that's not moving her forward is a semester she doesn't get back.

You've read the numbers. You know what your daughter needs. Here's where you find out if this is it.

Call us at (216) 353-2248 or complete the form to learn more today!