For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 6,426 students in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in West Akron are Summit Academy Secondary - Akron and Buchtel Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH public high schools 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 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 33%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buchtel Community Learning Center, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
464 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 903 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH include Summit Academy Secondary - Akron and Buchtel Community Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron?
the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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