Garfield Community Learning Center is a public high school in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is one of six high schools in the Akron Public Schools. The school's mascot is the Golden Rams. They are a member of the Akron City Series athletic conference.
Serving 912 students in grades 9-12, Garfield Community Learning 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield High School serves the southern part of its district in Akron, OH, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 1.9 miles from the farthest point of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Community Learning Center's student population of 912 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
912 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2017
School Motto
Enter to Learn. Leave to Serve.
School Rankings
Garfield Community Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Community Learning Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3125 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
6%
Showing 2002–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Community Learning Center's ranking?
Garfield Community Learning Center is ranked #3125 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Garfield Community Learning Center often compared to?
Garfield Community Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Barberton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garfield Community Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Garfield Community Learning Center is 75-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Garfield Community Learning Center?
912 students attend Garfield Community Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Garfield Community Learning Center students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Community Learning Center?
Garfield Community Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Community Learning Center offer ?
Garfield Community Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Community Learning Center part of?
Garfield Community Learning Center is part of Akron City School District.
In what neighborhood is Garfield Community Learning Center located?
Garfield Community Learning Center is located in the Kenmore neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 4 other public schools located in Kenmore.
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