March 2026 - Portage Leadership Academy

In the News: Portage Leadership Academy Featured in Record-Courier Ahead of 2026 Opening

Posted on March 19, 2026 (March 20, 2026) by espiller

As Portage Leadership Academy prepares to open its doors in Ravenna this August, local coverage is helping share what this new school option means for families across the community. In a recent article, the Record-Courier highlighted the launch of the tuition-free public charter school, which will open in the former West Park Elementary building and serve students […]

What is a Charter School?

Posted on March 2, 2026 (March 2, 2026) by jmclaughlin

What is a Charter School? As a public charter school, we are open to all students and funded by the state, just like traditional public schools. However, we have the flexibility to design a unique learning environment that caters to our students’ specific needs and aspirations. According to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, […]