Top Rankings
Akron City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 20,331 students in Akron City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Akron City School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
48 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
20,331 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
1,492 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Akron City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#690 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.51
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,796 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,150 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
9,489 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
47%
17%
# White Students
5,802 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
28%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,069 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
1,733
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,415
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,629
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,569
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,528
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,559
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,487
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,629
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,536
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,649
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,531
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,485
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,581
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,549 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,370 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$418 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$435 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,549
$17,132
Spending / Student
$21,370
$17,081
Best Akron City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akron Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Miller-south Visual Performing Arts
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 East Ave
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1765
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1765
Grades: 4-8
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
629 Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Memorial Pkwy
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 N Meadowcroft Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
199 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Grades: 5-8
| 381 students
Rank: #77.
Betty Jane Community Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Darrow Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #88.
Hatton Clc
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Baker Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4179
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4179
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1222 W Waterloo Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Windemere Clc
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2283 Windemere Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #1111.
Rimer Community Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2370 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1212.
Voris Community Learning Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 Glenmount Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1313.
Firestone High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,236 students
Rank: #1414.
Ellet Community Learning Center
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Woolf Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4120
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #1515.
Akron Stem High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #1616.
Case Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Garman Rd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1717.
Hyre Community Learning Center
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2385 Wedgewood Dr
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7930
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #1818.
Forest Hill Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Damon St
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1645
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1645
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1919.
Pfeiffer Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2081 9th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5244
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5244
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #2020.
Mason Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Exchange St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Barber Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
665 Garry Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Glover Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
935 Hammel St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1245
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1245
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Portage Path Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 S Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Mcebright Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
349 Cole Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-7940
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-7940
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Seiberling Clc
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: #2626.
Harris/jackson Community Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Clifton Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #2727.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3330
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3330
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #2828.
Leggett Community Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1735
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1735
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #2929.
Akron Alternative Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
77 W Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-3262
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-3262
Grades: 12
| 141 students
Rank: #3030.
Schumacher Community Learning Cent
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Hartford Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3386
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3386
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Firestone Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1479 Girard St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-1308
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-1308
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Vernon Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #3333.
Kenmore/garfield High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2140 13th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-4141
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-4141
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Findley Community Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 W Tallmadge Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-7909
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-7909
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Jennings Community Learning Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
227 E Tallmadge Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-2002
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-2002
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Akron City School District?
Akron City School District manages 48 public schools serving 20,331 students.
What is the rank of Akron City School District?
Akron City School District is ranked #690 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Akron City School District?
47% of Akron City School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Akron City School District?
Akron City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Akron City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,370 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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