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Akron High School

Summary:

Akron High School is a public high school located in Akron, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 100 students. The school is part of the Akron School District No. R-1, which is ranked 51 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Akron High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 76% of students identifying as White, 18% as Hispanic, and the remaining 6% comprising African American, Asian, Native American, and students of two or more races. This racial composition is notably different from the nearby Otis Junior-Senior High School, which has an even higher percentage of White students at 88.57%. Academically, Akron High School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in SAT/Reading and Writing (54%) and SAT/Mathematics (29%) lower than the state averages. However, the school's performance in PSAT9/Reading and Writing (70%) was higher than the state average of 65%. Akron High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.8 to 9.2, which is lower than the nearby Otis Junior-Senior High School's ratio of 11.3.

Akron High School has a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.87% to 42%, which is higher than the 47.62% free and reduced lunch rate at Otis Junior-Senior High School. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance, and the racial composition has shifted, with the percentage of White students decreasing and the percentage of Hispanic students increasing. While Akron High School may face some challenges, it also has strengths, such as outperforming Otis Junior-Senior High School in PSAT9/Reading and Writing proficiency rates, that could be leveraged to improve overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 Elm Avenue
       Akron, CO  80720-1333

(970) 345-2268

District: Akron School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,775 Help


Feeder schools for Akron High School:

Elementary:    Akron Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  121

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
Hispanic:
23.1%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Akron High School ranks better than 50.1% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Akron High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), Hispanic (23.1%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Akron High School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare Akron High School employs 11.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Akron High School is $22,775.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Akron High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron High School 174th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Akron High School in the ranking list.)

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Akron School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron School District No. R-1 51st of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Akron High School

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Rank History for all students at Akron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.31 108th 279 61.3%
2005 63.42 107th 280 61.8%
2006 53.59 142nd 286 50.3%
2007 67.14 99th 298 66.8%
2008 69.57 94th 301 68.8%
2009 54.69 148th 310 52.3%
2010 51.39 179th 327 45.3%
2011 56.64 160th 337 52.5%
2012 65.20 125th 334 62.6%
2013 48.47 193rd 349 44.7%
2014 47.60 204th 369 44.7%
2015 61.76 69th 292 76.4%
2018 62.68 124th 388 68.0%
2019 37.34 239th 411 41.8%
2023 55.10 137th 349 60.7%
2024 47.92 174th 349 50.1%
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Rank History for White students at Akron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.62 148th 228 35.1%
2023 31.71 159th 234 32.1%
2024 28.07 169th 229 26.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Akron High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 134 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1989 120 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1990 114 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1991 110 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1992 119 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1993 114 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1994 119 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1995 111 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1996 111 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1997 123 0 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 138
1998 119 0 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1999 113 0 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2000 120 0 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2001 123 0 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2002 143 0 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2003 143 0 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2004 133 0 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2005 119 0 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2006 124 0 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2007 119 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2008 114 0 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2009 109 0 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2010 112 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2011 105 0 0 15 0 0 1 0 121
2012 100 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 115
2013 88 0 0 15 0 0 3 0 106
2014 91 0 0 21 1 0 4 0 117
2015 91 0 1 14 0 0 4 0 110
2016 91 0 2 16 0 0 3 0 112
2017 90 0 2 14 0 0 3 0 109
2018 72 0 2 13 0 0 3 0 90
2019 83 0 3 17 0 0 2 0 105
2020 67 1 2 14 0 0 3 0 87
2021 75 1 2 11 1 0 2 0 92
2022 74 1 2 16 0 0 4 0 97
2023 76 1 0 18 1 0 4 0 100
2024 86 1 2 28 1 0 3 0 121

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Akron High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 136 13.4 10.1 n/a
1989 123 11.0 11.1 10.6
1990 117 12.0 9.7 11.1
1991 113 12.5 9.0 7.1
1992 129 12.0 10.7 6.2
1993 123 12.0 10.3 0
1994 132 12.0 11.0 7.6
1995 122 13.5 9.0 7.4
1996 122 13.5 9.0 7.4
1997 138 13.3 10.4 11.6
1998 132 12.0 11.0 15.2
1999 129 13.3 9.7 16.3
2000 140 12.0 11.7 25
2001 145 10.5 13.8 21.4
2002 159 12.5 12.7 23.3
2003 159 12.5 12.7 23.3
2004 149 12.7 11.7 22.8
2005 135 12.7 10.6 30.4
2006 144 11.6 12.4 27.1
2007 138 12.2 11.3 28.3
2008 128 12.6 10.2 33.6
2009 126 12.4 10.2 38.9
2010 124 11.5 10.7 37.1
2011 121 11.6 10.4 33.1
2012 115 9.8 11.6 24.3
2013 106 9.7 10.8 31.1
2014 117 11.4 10.2 30.8
2015 110 13.0 8.4 34.5
2016 112 14.0 8.0 42.9
2017 109 9.5 11.4 40.4
2018 90 10.1 8.8 45.6
2019 105 10.5 9.9 46.7
2020 87 10.1 8.5 47.1
2021 92 11.7 7.8 40.2
2022 97 10.9 8.8 28.9
2023 100 10.8 9.2 42
2024 121 11.8 10.1 52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Akron High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 136 13.4 10.1 n/a
1989 123 11.0 11.1 10.6
1990 117 12.0 9.7 11.1
1991 113 12.5 9.0 7.1
1992 129 12.0 10.7 6.2
1993 123 12.0 10.3 0
1994 132 12.0 11.0 7.6
1995 122 13.5 9.0 7.4
1996 122 13.5 9.0 7.4
1997 138 13.3 10.4 11.6
1998 132 12.0 11.0 15.2
1999 129 13.3 9.7 16.3
2000 140 12.0 11.7 25
2001 145 10.5 13.8 21.4
2002 159 12.5 12.7 23.3
2003 159 12.5 12.7 23.3
2004 149 12.7 11.7 22.8
2005 135 12.7 10.6 30.4
2006 144 11.6 12.4 27.1
2007 138 12.2 11.3 28.3
2008 128 12.6 10.2 33.6
2009 126 12.4 10.2 38.9
2010 124 11.5 10.7 37.1
2011 121 11.6 10.4 33.1
2012 115 9.8 11.6 24.3
2013 106 9.7 10.8 31.1
2014 117 11.4 10.2 30.8
2015 110 13.0 8.4 34.5
2016 112 14.0 8.0 42.9
2017 109 9.5 11.4 40.4
2018 90 10.1 8.8 45.6
2019 105 10.5 9.9 46.7
2020 87 10.1 8.5 47.1
2021 92 11.7 7.8 40.2
2022 97 10.9 8.8 28.9
2023 100 10.8 9.2 42
2024 121 11.8 10.1 52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Akron High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,849
2020 $16,314
2021 $16,279
2022 $18,579
2023 $22,775

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Akron High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 239th of 411 High schoolsRanks 137th of 349 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students105100
 4.8%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1718
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White8376
 8.4%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.7%42%
 4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Akron High School

Akron High School ranks 174th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Akron High School are 71% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Akron High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Akron Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 121 students attended Akron High School.


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