Cascade Career Prep High School

Summary:

Cascade Career Prep High School is a public charter high school in Akron, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 77 students. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with poor graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and significantly below-average test scores compared to the Ohio average.

Over the past five years, Cascade Career Prep High School has had extremely low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 20% to 63.9%, significantly lower than the state average. The school has also struggled with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 91.4% to 99.9%, more than double the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates are far below the state averages, with only 14.3% in American Government, 9.1% in Biology, and 16.7% in English II, compared to the state averages of 69.1%, 62.9%, and 61.4%, respectively.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Ellet Community Learning Center, East Community Learning Center, and Cuyahoga Falls High School, generally perform significantly better than Cascade Career Prep High School across various metrics, suggesting that the challenges faced by this school are not necessarily shared by all schools in the region. Despite the school's consistently poor performance over the past decade, there is no clear evidence of significant improvement or progress in any of the key metrics, indicating that addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive intervention or restructuring.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1458 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44310-3641

(330) 633-5990

District: Cascade Career Prep High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
862^nd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.5%

White:

31.2%

Two or more races:

19.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cascade Career Prep High School ranks worse than 99.8% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cascade Career Prep High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cascade Career Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cascade Career Prep High School 862^nd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Cascade Career Prep High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Cascade Career Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cascade Career Prep High School 834^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cascade Career Prep High School

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Rank History for all students at Cascade Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	28.64	650^th	756	14.0%
2008	22.09	679^th	767	11.5%
2009	11.36	724^th	791	8.5%
2010	23.12	704^th	819	14.0%
2011	9.13	752^nd	818	8.1%
2012	16.04	723^rd	832	13.1%
2019	7.95	739^th	836	11.6%
2021	12.59	691^st	819	15.6%
2022	3.14	813^th	836	2.8%
2024	1.99	862^nd	864	0.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cascade Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	7.52	717^th	779	8.0%
2021	25.91	603^rd	763	21.0%
2022	2.12	761^st	773	1.6%
2024	1.84	810^th	822	1.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Cascade Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	6.90	716^th	781	8.3%
2022	0.81	785^th	794	1.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cascade Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.08	490^th	606	19.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Cascade Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.18	781^st	792	1.4%
2022	2.32	776^th	808	4.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Cascade Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.16	287^th	306	6.2%

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Rank History for White students at Cascade Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	0.77	743^rd	749	0.8%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cascade Career Prep High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	102	15	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	121
2007	121	20	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	2	148
2008	98	27	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	132
2009	79	39	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	9	130
2010	79	41	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	129
2011	71	41	0	1	0	0	8	0	121
2012	65	44	0	0	0	0	4	0	113
2013	56	46	0	2	0	0	5	0	109
2014	66	44	0	6	0	0	6	0	122
2015	80	29	0	6	1	0	13	0	129
2016	90	42	1	0	1	0	17	0	151
2017	75	22	1	1	0	0	14	0	113
2018	60	25	3	6	1	0	9	0	104
2019	50	29	3	8	0	1	11	0	102
2020	38	33	0	5	0	1	9	0	86
2021	34	34	0	2	0	0	15	0	85
2022	29	44	1	0	0	0	15	0	89
2023	24	35	1	2	0	0	15	0	77

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 Cascade Career Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	121	6.8	17.8	0
2007	148	6.0	24.7	0
2008	132	5.5	24.0	n/a
2009	130	5.5	23.6	0
2010	129	4.0	32.2	0
2011	121	7.5	16.1	79.3
2012	113	8.0	14.1	74.3
2013	109	9.5	11.4	65.1
2014	122	13.7	8.9	79.5
2015	129	n/a	n/a	62
2016	151	5.0	30.2	81.5
2017	113	4.0	28.2	n/a
2018	104	4.0	26.0	n/a
2019	102	4.0	25.5	n/a
2020	86	4.0	21.5	n/a
2021	85	4.0	21.2	n/a
2022	89	5.0	17.8	n/a
2023	77	3.5	22.0	n/a

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 Cascade Career Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	121	6.8	17.8	0
2007	148	6.0	24.7	0
2008	132	5.5	24.0	n/a
2009	130	5.5	23.6	0
2010	129	4.0	32.2	0
2011	121	7.5	16.1	79.3
2012	113	8.0	14.1	74.3
2013	109	9.5	11.4	65.1
2014	122	13.7	8.9	79.5
2015	129	n/a	n/a	62
2016	151	5.0	30.2	81.5
2017	113	4.0	28.2	n/a
2018	104	4.0	26.0	n/a
2019	102	4.0	25.5	n/a
2020	86	4.0	21.5	n/a
2021	85	4.0	21.2	n/a
2022	89	5.0	17.8	n/a
2023	77	3.5	22.0	n/a

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 Cascade Career Prep High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$9,594
2023	$13,304

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cascade Career Prep 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 Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 739^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 813^th of 836 High schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Cascade Career Prep High School)	53.3	18.4	34.9%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	73.9	3.8%
End of Course American History (Cascade Career Prep High School)	38.9	21.4	17.5%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	68.2	9.9%
End of Course Biology (Cascade Career Prep High School)	53.8	11.4	42.4%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	64.7	9%
End of Course English II (Cascade Career Prep High School)	13	15	2%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	61.3	4.9%
End of Course Geometry (Cascade Career Prep High School)	9.1	3.8	5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.6	8.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Cascade Career Prep High School)	15.4	0	15.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	49.1	12%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	102	77	24.5%
African American	29	35	20.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	8	2	75%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	50	24	52%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%

Schools Near Cascade Career Prep High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)			Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Cascade Career Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1458 Brittain Rd	Akron	44310	Summit County	Cascade Career Prep High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 633-5990	77	4	22.0		24 (31.2%)	35 (45.5%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (19.5%)	2	862^nd of 864 public high schools	0.2%					(n/a)		14.3								9.1	16.7			$13,304
Steel Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1570 Creighton Ave	Akron	44310	Summit County	Steel Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 633-1383	153	14	10.9		50 (32.7%)	84 (54.9%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.2%)	21.6	664^th of 864 public high schools	23.1%		5.8	790^th of 867 public high schools	8.9%	126	5.9		66.7		17.6	0.0		35.3	11.1			7.1	6.3	$8,646
North High School	Public	9-12	985 Gorge Blvd	Akron	44310	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-2665	916	69	13.2		116 (12.7%)	297 (32.4%)	121 (13.2%)	332 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	46 (5.0%)	10.4	728^th of 864 public high schools	15.7%		10.6	737^th of 867 public high schools	15.0%	9		41.7	38.9							32.4	20.7	11.4	19.9	$14,001
Schnee Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	2222 Issaquah St	Cuyahoga Falls	44221	Summit County	Schnee Learning Center	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 922-1966	82	5	17.2	54.9%	72 (87.8%)	2 (2.4%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	15.3	695^th of 864 public high schools	19.6%		15.1	694^th of 867 public high schools	20.0%	1		57.1									23.1	0.0		$7,079
East Community Learning Center	Public	6-12	80 Brittain Rd	Akron	44305	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-7920	970	88	11.0		182 (18.8%)	610 (62.9%)	50 (5.2%)	15 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	112 (11.5%)	13.4	708^th of 864 public high schools	18.1%		5.8	791^st of 867 public high schools	8.8%	83	20.7	45.3	39.7	9.6	15.8	3.6	11.7	17.0	14.2	28.5	20.5	21.4	32.5	$15,232
Cuyahoga Falls High School	Public	9-12	2300 4th St	Cuyahoga Falls	44221	Summit County	Cuyahoga Falls City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 926-3808	1,247	84	15.1	38.8%	961 (77.1%)	83 (6.7%)	50 (4.0%)	88 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (5.1%)	38.7	559^th of 864 public high schools	35.3%		38	583^rd of 867 public high schools	32.8%	24		69.5	60.8							59.1	58.0	27.3	29.4	$11,470
Akron STEM High School	Public	9-12	123 S Forge St	Akron	44308	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 761-1661	324	23	14.4		116 (35.8%)	127 (39.2%)	8 (2.5%)	43 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.3%)	55.9	389^th of 864 public high schools	55.0%		45.7	502^nd of 867 public high schools	42.1%	113		81.3	86.7							60.4	72.3	35.4	37.3	$14,777
Tallmadge High School	Public	9-12	140 N Munroe Rd	Tallmadge	44278	Summit County	Tallmadge City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 633-5505	800	49	16.3	16.4%	660 (82.5%)	41 (5.1%)	19 (2.4%)	46 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.9%)	70.9	183^rd of 864 public high schools	78.8%		68.6	215^th of 867 public high schools	75.2%	32		78.7	85.8							84.2	75.8	49.1	71.5	$12,529
Akron Early College High School	Public	9-12	225 S. Main St.	Akron	44308	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 761-1661	377	13	29.0		104 (27.6%)	120 (31.8%)	16 (4.2%)	113 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.4%)	88.4	13^th of 864 public high schools	98.5%		87.9	18^th of 867 public high schools	97.9%	5		80.7	100.0							94.9	96.0	84.9	100.0	$10,716
Towpath Trail High School	Public, Charter	9-12	275 W Market St	Akron	44303	Summit County	Towpath Trail High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(234) 542-0102	404	15	27.8		165 (40.8%)	189 (46.8%)	6 (1.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.4%)	4.6	813^th of 864 public high schools	5.9%		8	762^nd of 867 public high schools	12.1%	51		30.2	25.9							18.5	15.2	1.7	9.5	$10,948

Frequently Asked Questions about Cascade Career Prep High School

What is the racial makeup of Cascade Career Prep High School?

Students at Cascade Career Prep High School are 45% African American, 31% White, 19% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Cascade Career Prep High School a good school?

Cascade Career Prep High School ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Ohio high schools.

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How many students attend Cascade Career Prep High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 77 students attended Cascade Career Prep High School.

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