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 12 public preschools serving 2,792 students in Akron City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Ohio.
Public Preschools in Akron City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
# American Indian Students
13 Students
427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,827 Students
7,199 Students
% Asian Students
9%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,242 Students
27,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
9,620 Students
67,693 Students
% Black Students
47%
21%
# White Students
5,626 Students
203,779 Students
% White Students
28%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
324 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,127 Students
21,762 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
567
43,482
# Students in K Grade:
1,507
55,676
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,722
52,722
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,403
45,048
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,624
41,497
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,517
38,446
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,560
30,078
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,443
12,137
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,415
4,515
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,580
4,310
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,578
414
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,615
348
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,456
197
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,494
158
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 48 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 20,481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
