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Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Richard L. Bowen + Associates, and the
Ohio School Facilities Commission for the preservation and rehabilitation of John
Hay High School at 2075 Stokes Boulevard in Cleveland.
Located at University Circle, with neighbors like the Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance Hall, and
the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, John Hay High School was completed in 1929. The landmark
building served generations of Clevelanders, then closed for renovation in 2001, emerging five
years later as a state-of-the-art school designed to honor past generations while meeting the needs
of future ones. The project demonstrates how an older school can be upgraded to meet contemporary
standards for educational adequacy, while recapturing the original architectural character and
preserving qualities treasured by alumni. Inspired by the shared vision of community leaders and
Cleveland Metropolitan School District, John Hay now houses three innovative small high schools: a
school of architecture and design; a school of science and medicine; and an accelerated college
prep school. To promote a university-like culture, all three share the lobby, auditorium, and
student dining room, plus art studios and science laboratories. The building hosts frequent alumni
programs, theatrical presentations, public forums, corporate meetings, and other community events.
And, it regularly attracts neighbors, alumni, and other visitors who appreciate its aesthetic value.
Throughout the building, vintage photos depict earlier students. Today’s students view their
school with respect, understanding that they are part of a legacy. The renewed John Hay High School
balances preservation of a 20th century landmark with creation of a modern learning environment.
The result is a one-of-a-kind school that is at once historic and cutting edge–a school that
students, staff, alumni, and Clevelanders are proud to call their own.
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