Glass City Academy History
As a dropout prevention and recovery school established in 2003, Glass City Academy has given great attention to designing a curriculum that meets State of Ohio requirements as well as offering challenging classes for all students. Students, parents, and guardians work with the school’s director and counselor to design a personal graduation plan that includes accomplishments and credits already received.
While accepting all applicants ages 16-21, Glass City Academy is designed to accommodate the needs of young adults who have been unsuccessful in the traditional high school setting. These students are recognized by the State of Ohio as highly at risk of not completing high school. Glass City Academy’s mission focuses on successful completion for its students and has always received a passing grade of “Meets Standards” on the State of Ohio School Report Card.
The school is situated on two spacious campus’ one on Monroe Street in Downtown Toledo, and one on Idaho Street in East Toledo. Large classrooms equipped with state of the art technology offer students opportunities to learn numerous skills demanded in the workplace.
Glass City Academy currently meets and exceeds the State of Ohio averages for proficient, accelerated, and advanced levels for the Ohio State Tests in five of the seven subject areas.
In 2018 Glass City Academy became the only local high school partnered with the Toledo Zoo to perform terracycling.
In 2012 Glass City Academy received a School Wide National Jefferson Award Bronze Medal for our students’ service to their local community.
In 2008, Glass City Academy received the Community Builder Award from United Way for helping to build a stronger, more caring community.
In 2007 Glass City Academy was recognized with the Lucas County Delta Project Award.







Glass City Academy History
As a dropout prevention and recovery school established in 2003, Glass City Academy has given great attention to designing a curriculum that meets State of Ohio requirements as well as offering challenging classes for all students. Students, parents, and guardians work with the school’s director and counselor to design a personal graduation plan that includes accomplishments and credits already received.
While accepting all applicants ages 16-21, Glass City Academy is designed to accommodate the needs of young adults who have been unsuccessful in the traditional high school setting. These students are recognized by the State of Ohio as highly at risk of not completing high school. Glass City Academy’s mission focuses on successful completion for its students and has always received a passing grade of “Meets Standards” on the State of Ohio School Report Card.
The school is situated on two spacious campus’ one on Monroe Street in Downtown Toledo, and one on Idaho Street in East Toledo. Large classrooms equipped with state of the art technology offer students opportunities to learn numerous skills demanded in the workplace.
Glass City Academy currently meets and exceeds the State of Ohio averages for proficient, accelerated, and advanced levels for the Ohio State Tests in five of the seven subject areas.
In 2018 Glass City Academy became the only local high school partnered with the Toledo Zoo to perform terracycling.
In 2012 Glass City Academy received a School Wide National Jefferson Award Bronze Medal for our students’ service to their local community.
In 2008, Glass City Academy received the Community Builder Award from United Way for helping to build a stronger, more caring community.
In 2007 Glass City Academy was recognized with the Lucas County Delta Project Award.

Glass City Academy Five-Year Strategic Plan
Glass City Academy Political Movements and Ideology Policy
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Glass City Academy Special Education Policies
Glass City Academy Special Education Policies
Glass City Academy Religious Beliefs Policies
Glass City Academy SWSF and DPIA Plan 2025-2026
Sponsor’s Legal Compliance Assessment
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Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 3314.03(D)(2) specifies that the sponsor of the school must “monitor and evaluate the academic and fiscal performance and the organization and operation of the community school on at least an annual basis.” In addition, under ORC 3314.03(D)(3), the sponsor must “report on an annual basis the results of the evaluation conducted under division (D)(2) of this section to the department of education and to the parents of students enrolled in the community school.”
Glass City Academy’s Governing Board
Jerry Masters – President, Fred Porter – Vice President, Lynne Jacobson – Secretary, Joe Guziolek
Notice of Public Meetings
Glass City Academy District Office
14 N. Erie St. Suite 2A
Toledo, Ohio 43604
419-720-6313
Board Room – 4:00 P.M.
August 14, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
November 13, 2025
December 11, 2025
February 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
April 16*, 2026
May 14, 2026
June 11, 2026
*3 rd Thursday in April, Adjusted for Spring Break
Custodian of Public Records & Title IX Coordinator
As the Governing Board’s Designee, the Superintendent, Mr. Stewart Jesse, is the Custodian of all Public Records and Title IX Coordinator. For Public Records Requests, he can be contacted at sjesse@glasscityacademy.org, or 419-720-6313.

Glass City Academy Five-Year Strategic Plan
Sponsor’s Legal Compliance Assessment
Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 3314.03(D)(2) specifies that the sponsor of the school must “monitor and evaluate the academic and fiscal performance and the organization and operation of the community school on at least an annual basis.” In addition, under ORC 3314.03(D)(3), the sponsor must “report on an annual basis the results of the evaluation conducted under division (D)(2) of this section to the department of education and to the parents of students enrolled in the community school.”
Glass City Academy’s Governing Board
Jerry Masters – President, Fred Porter – Vice President, Lynne Jacobson – Secretary, Joe Guziolek
Notice of Public Meetings
Glass City Academy District Office
14 N. Erie St. Suite 2A
Toledo, Ohio 43604
419-720-6313
Board Room – 4:00 P.M.
August 14, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
November 13, 2025
December 11, 2025
February 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
April 16*, 2026
May 14, 2026
June 11, 2026
*3 rd Thursday in April, Adjusted for Spring Break
Custodian of Public Records & Title IX Coordinator
As the Governing Board’s Designee, the Superintendent, Mr. Stewart Jesse, is the Custodian of all Public Records and Title IX Coordinator. For Public Records Requests, he can be contacted at sjesse@glasscityacademy.org, or 419-720-6313.

Our Academy Locations
Downtown Campus
1000 Monroe St.
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-720-6311
Fax: 419-720-6315
Email: sabernathy@glasscityacademy.org
District Office
14 N. Erie St. Suite 2A
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-720-6313
Fax: 419-720-6314
Email: jmarks@glasscityacademy.org
East Campus
1430 Idaho St.
Toledo, Ohio 43605
Phone: 419-214-5973
Fax: 419-214-5976
Email: rhartford@glasscityacademy.org