Central Hower High School serves 834 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
834 students

Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%

Hispanic
3%
8%

Black
79%
17%

White
14%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central Hower High School?
834 students attend Central Hower High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Central Hower High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Hower High School?
Central Hower High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Hower High School offer ?
Central Hower High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Hower High School part of?
Central Hower High School is part of Akron City School District.
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