Serving 767 students in grades 9-12, Towpath Trail High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 41% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Towpath Trail High School's student population of 767 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Towpath Trail High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Towpath Trail High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2905 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
41%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Towpath Trail High School's ranking?
Towpath Trail High School is ranked #2905 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Towpath Trail High School often compared to?
Towpath Trail High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Community Learning Center, Highland Elementary School, Cuyahoga Falls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Towpath Trail High School?
The graduation rate of Towpath Trail High School is 41%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Towpath Trail High School?
767 students attend Towpath Trail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Towpath Trail High School 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?
Towpath Trail High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Towpath Trail High School offer ?
Towpath Trail High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Towpath Trail High School part of?
Towpath Trail High School is part of Towpath Trail High School District.
In what neighborhood is Towpath Trail High School located?
Towpath Trail High School is located in the Cascade Valley neighborhood of Akron, OH.
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