A decade ago, the Cleveland school district promised to build a new high school to replace the aging but beloved Lincoln-West campus constructed in 1970. That plan has been on a roller coaster as construction costs have soared and enrollment has dipped. 

Last year, the district approved moving forward with a 198,000 square foot building to open in 2030. The new building at the same location on W. 30th Street is designed for 1,000 students and includes an auditorium that can be used for school and community events. 

Based on earlier planning, the building will be designed to include an interior courtyard and  nursing and science labs, which is in line with the health career pathways. Part of the design is inspired by the structure of DNA, a school official said at a recent school board meeting.

During construction, which starts next school year, Lincoln-West students will move to another vacant district building about two miles away on Woodbine Avenue. As part of a plan the Cleveland Metropolitan School Board approved last year, the three smaller high schools that currently operate in the Lincoln-West building will merge.

Parents, students and residents can get a look at plans for the new high school at two upcoming community events. The district will collect feedback and answer questions about the project timeline. 

Find more details on the project. 

When: Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.
Where:Lincoln-West  3202 W. 30th Street in Cleveland

When: Wednesday, April 1 at 6 p.m.
Where: Lincoln-West  3202 W. 30th Street in Cleveland

Signal Cleveland Education Reporter Franziska Wild contributed to this report.