Akron Career Technical High School

Akron Career Technical High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Akron, Ohio area, with a total enrollment of 64 students. The school faces significant academic challenges, with student performance well below state averages on standardized tests and a concerning 50% four-year graduation rate. Additionally, the school grapples with an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 77.9%, which is likely a contributing factor to the poor academic outcomes.

Demographically, the student population at Akron Career Technical High School is predominantly African American (57.81%), raising questions about equity and access to quality education for this demographic group in the Akron area. The school's low ranking, 827 out of 864 Ohio high schools, further underscores the need for significant interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Despite the school's challenges, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8:1, which is generally considered favorable for student learning and support. However, this alone has not been enough to overcome the academic and non-academic barriers faced by the students at Akron Career Technical High School. Addressing the root causes of the school's poor performance, such as the high absenteeism rate, will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.