For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 10,475 students in Akron, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Akron, OH are Akron Early College High School, Copley High School and Manchester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Akron, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Akron have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Akron, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Firestone Community Learning Center, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Akron, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Akron Early College High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Copley High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3807 Ridgewood Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4822
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4822
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Manchester High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
407 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3291
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3291
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
National Inventors Hall Of Fame Stem High School At Robinson Clc
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1156 4th Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-1661
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Coventry High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-3004
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-3004
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Springfield Junior/senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Canton Road
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1002
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1002
Gr: 7-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
464 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Firestone Community Learning Center
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Akron Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 S Main St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Cascade Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1458 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-5990
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-5990
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Ellet Community Learning Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Woolf Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4120
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Aps Online
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Steiner Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-2718
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-2718
Gr: 3-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 192:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Towpath Trail High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303
(234) 542-0102
Akron, OH 44303
(234) 542-0102
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Akron Alternative Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Steiner Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-3262
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-3262
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
North High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
985 Gorge Blvd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-2665
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-2665
Gr: 9-12 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Garfield Community Learning Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Brown St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 848-4141
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 848-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Gr: 6-12 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
East Community Learning Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7920
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7920
Gr: 6-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Steel Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Creighton Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-1383
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-1383
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Akrotech High School
Charter School
274 Park St.
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 535-4581
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 535-4581
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Akron, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1585 Frederick Blvd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Gr: 1-6 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 96%
133 Merriman Rd
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 237-2232
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 237-2232
Gr: 6-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Akron School Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
619 Sumner St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4129
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4129
1333 Betana Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1655
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1655
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Bridges Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 794-4191
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 794-4191
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 72%
1035 Clay St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1605
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1605
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2199 5th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 752-2792
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 752-2792
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
3797 Ridgewood Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4800
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4800
Gr: K-12
3185 Daisy Ave
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-7649
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-7649
Gr: PK-2 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Gr: 8-9 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
235 Smith St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1615
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1615
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Eagle Elementary Of Akron (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2199 5th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 773-1100
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 773-1100
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1532 Peckham St
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1135 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2281
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2281
Gr: 3-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
700 Lafollette St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6689
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6689
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
2228 11th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5224
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5224
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
33 Dorcas Ave
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4191
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4191
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2140 13th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-4141
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1445 Hammel St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-7631
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-7631
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2330 25th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5237
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5237
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1585 Frederick Blvd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Gr: K-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Akron, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Akron, OH include Akron Early College High School, Copley High School and Manchester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Akron?
20 public high schools are located in Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in Akron?
Akron public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Akron are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Akron include: Akron Early College High School vs. National Inventors Hall Of Fame Stem High School At Robinson Clc, Firestone Community Learning Center vs. Copley High School, National Inventors Hall Of Fame Stem High School At Robinson Clc vs. Akron Early College High School
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