Kenmore High School (Closed 2018)

2140 13th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, Kenmore High School 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(16-17)
6-9%
63%
(16-17)
25-29%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
53%
17%
White
39%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
61%
0.57
(16-17)
75-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenmore High School?
The graduation rate of Kenmore High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Kenmore High School?
486 students attend Kenmore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kenmore High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenmore High School?
Kenmore High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kenmore High School offer ?
Kenmore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kenmore High School part of?
Kenmore High School is part of Akron City School District.

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