Top Rankings
Akron City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 20,481 students in Akron City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Akron City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
48 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
20,481 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
1,564 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Akron City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 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 85% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#716 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.52
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,827 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,242 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
9,620 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
47%
17%
# White Students
5,626 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
28%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,127 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
567
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
1,507
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,722
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,403
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,624
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,517
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,560
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,443
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,415
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,580
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,578
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,615
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,456
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,494
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,398 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,213 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$418 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$435 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,398
$17,216
Spending / Student
$21,213
$17,164
Best Akron City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akron Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Miller-south Visual Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 East Ave
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1765
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1765
Grades: 4-8
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 N Meadowcroft Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Grades: 5-8
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
King Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Memorial Pkwy
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
629 Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Akron Stem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #88.
Windemere Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2283 Windemere Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1222 W Waterloo Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1010.
Hatton Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Baker Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4179
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4179
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1111.
Betty Jane Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Darrow Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1212.
Voris Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1885 Glenmount Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1313.
Rimer Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2370 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #1414.
Case Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Garman Rd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1515.
Firestone Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,162 students
Rank: #1616.
Mason Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Exchange St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #1717.
Harris/jackson Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Clifton Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #1818.
Pfeiffer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2081 9th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5244
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5244
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Forest Hill Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Damon St
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1645
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1645
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Leggett Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1735
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1735
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2121.
Hyre Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2385 Wedgewood Dr
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7930
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #2222.
Barber Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
665 Garry Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Firestone Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1479 Girard St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-1308
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-1308
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mcebright Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
349 Cole Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-7940
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-7940
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #2525.
Ellet Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Woolf Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4120
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #2626.
Henry L Robinson Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1156 4th Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2785
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2785
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #2727.
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Vernon Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2828.
Litchfield Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3330
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3330
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #2929.
Seiberling Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #3030.
Glover Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
935 Hammel St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1245
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1245
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #3131.
Findley Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 W Tallmadge Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-7909
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-7909
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #3232.
Portage Path Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 S Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
David Hill Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Archwood Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Schumacher Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Hartford Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3386
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3386
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #3535.
Jennings Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
227 E Tallmadge Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-2002
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-2002
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Akron City School District?
Akron City School District manages 48 public schools serving 20,481 students.
What is the rank of Akron City School District?
Akron City School District is ranked #715 out of 927 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%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Akron City School District?
47% of Akron City School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Akron City School District?
Akron City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Akron City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,213 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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