Menlo Park Academy

Menlo Park Academy is Ohio's only public school whose mission is specifically to serve gifted children. Gifted children are historically not only an underserved population, but an at-risk population. They are at risk for disengagement, boredom, anxiety, risk avoidance, underperformance, and a host of other issues if their unique needs are not met. MPA's mission is to provide a tuition-free school that meets the needs of gifted students (as defined by the State of Ohio). The goal is to provide a variety of rewarding experiences to allow students to retain their curiosity and love of learning. We understand that intellectual development is often at a different pace than social development and our program is designed accordingly.