North High School

985 Gorge Blvd
Akron, OH 44310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 872 students in grades 9-12, North 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

North High School's student population of 872 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
872 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

North High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3060 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
36%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
33%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
14%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of North High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of North High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #3060 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 82%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend North High School?
872 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of North High School students are Asian, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of Akron City School District.
In what neighborhood is North High School located?
North High School is located in the Chapel Hill neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Chapel Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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