Serving 77 students in grades 9-12, Cascade Career Prep 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Career Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cascade Career Prep High School's student population of 77 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascade Career Prep High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Career Prep High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3080 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
45%
17%
White
31%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Career Prep High School's ranking?
Cascade Career Prep High School is ranked #3080 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascade Career Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Cascade Career Prep High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cascade Career Prep High School?
77 students attend Cascade Career Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cascade Career Prep High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Career Prep High School?
Cascade Career Prep High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascade Career Prep High School offer ?
Cascade Career Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cascade Career Prep High School part of?
Cascade Career Prep High School is part of Cascade Career Prep High School District.
In what neighborhood is Cascade Career Prep High School located?
Cascade Career Prep High School is located in the Chapel Hill neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Chapel Hill.
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