Towpath Trail High School District

275 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303-2159
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Towpath Trail High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 767 students in Towpath Trail High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Towpath Trail High School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,540 Schools
# Students
767 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
28:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Towpath Trail High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 41% has increased from 10-14% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#817 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
6-9%
52%
30-34%
60%
20-24%
63%
41%
86%
(2022-23)
100%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
35%
17%
% White
49%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,086 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,688 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,086
$17,380
Spending / Student
$6,688
$17,328

Best Towpath Trail High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Towpath Trail High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
275 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303
(234) 542-0102
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Towpath Trail High School District?
Towpath Trail High School District manages 1 public schools serving 767 students.
What is the rank of Towpath Trail High School District?
Towpath Trail High School District is ranked #812 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Towpath Trail High School District?
49% of Towpath Trail High School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Towpath Trail High School District?
Towpath Trail High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 28:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Towpath Trail High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,688 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 41% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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