Akron City School District

10 N Main St
Akron, OH 44308-1911
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 10 public high schools serving 7,576 students in Akron City School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Ohio.
Public High Schools in Akron City School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Public High School in Akron City School District have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Akron Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
48 Schools
1,116 Schools
# Students
20,331 Students
623,943 Students
# Teachers
1,492 Teachers
34,454 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OH)
#690 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Akron City  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Akron City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
57%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Akron City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Akron City  School District and public school graduation rate of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.50
# American Indian Students
11 Students
921 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,796 Students
14,779 Students
% Asian Students
9%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,150 Students
41,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
9,489 Students
109,550 Students
% Black Students
47%
18%
# White Students
5,802 Students
425,285 Students
% White Students
28%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
601 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,069 Students
32,638 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
732
# Students in K Grade:
1,733
5,676
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,415
4,633
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,629
4,841
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,569
5,100
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,528
5,189
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,559
5,781
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,487
10,616
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,629
21,861
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,536
24,951
# 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.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$418 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart display total revenue of Akron City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$435 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart display total spending of Akron City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,549
$17,132
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Akron City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,370
$17,081
This chart display average spending per public school student in Akron City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Akron City School District Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akron Early College High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Firestone High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,236 students
Rank: #33.
Ellet Community Learning Center
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Woolf Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #44.
Akron Stem High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Akron Alternative Academy
Math: <50%
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
77 W Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-3262
Grades: 12
| 141 students
Rank: #66.
Kenmore/garfield High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 13th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-4141
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Rank: #77.
North High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
985 Gorge Blvd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-2665
Grades: 9-12
| 872 students
Rank: #88.
East Community Learning Center
Math: 6% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7920
Grades: 7-12
| 941 students
Rank: #99.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
Math: 4% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 862 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aps Online
10 N Main St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-2718
Grades: K-12
| 1,020 students

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 48 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 20,331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Quick Links