Akron High School

600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 121 students in grades 9-12, Akron High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Akron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Akron High School's student population of 121 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Akron High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Akron High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#774 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
21-39%
32%
40-59%
45%
(20-21)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akron High School's ranking?
Akron High School is ranked #774 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Akron High School?
The graduation rate of Akron High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Akron High School?
121 students attend Akron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Akron High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Akron High School?
Akron High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Akron High School offer ?
Akron High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Akron High School part of?
Akron High School is part of Akron School District No. R-1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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