North High School

985 Gorge Blvd
Akron, OH 44310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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North High School is a public high school in Akron, Ohio. It is one of seven high schools in the Akron Public Schools district.
Serving 920 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 6% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (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 920 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
920 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026

School Rankings

North High School 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 North High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3023 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6%
54%
24%
60%
26%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
3%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
33%
17%
White
10%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #3023 out of 3,181 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend North High School?
920 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of North High School students are Asian, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 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 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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