Akron Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (13-14)
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(13-14)3%
5%
Black
(13-14)71%
16%
White
(13-14)21%
73%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
95%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Akron Opportunity Center?
58 students attend Akron Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Akron Opportunity Center students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Akron Opportunity Center part of?
Akron Opportunity Center is part of Akron City School District.
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