Akron Career Technical High School

Summary:

Akron Career Technical High School is a small public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Akron, Ohio, with a student population of just 64 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Ohio high schools and struggling with extremely high chronic absenteeism, low graduation rates, and weak academic performance across all subject areas.

The school's proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are alarmingly low, with 0% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I in 2023-2024. This poor academic performance is further highlighted by the school's disproportionately low rankings for its African American and low socioeconomic status student populations. In comparison, a nearby charter school, Summit Academy Secondary - Akron, has significantly higher graduation rates (93.3%), lower chronic absenteeism (52.3%), and better academic proficiency across subject areas.

Addressing the challenges at Akron Career Technical High School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improving student engagement, attendance, and academic performance. This may involve significant investments in student support services, teacher professional development, and curriculum/instructional enhancements. Given the school's location within the Akron City school district, which ranks in the bottom 30% of Ohio districts, the systemic factors contributing to the school's struggles will also need to be addressed.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1115 S Main St
Akron, OH 44301-2451

(234) 888-6050

District: Akron Career Technical High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
827^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 64

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.8%

Two or more races:

18.8%

White:

17.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Akron Career Technical High School ranks worse than 95.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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:

Akron Career Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron Career Technical High School 827^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Akron Career Technical High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Akron Career Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron Career Technical High School 797^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Akron Career Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.49	779^th	867	10.1%
2024	3.86	827^th	864	4.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Akron Career Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.54	732^nd	805	9.1%
2024	2.95	798^th	822	2.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Akron Career Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.30	758^th	813	6.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Akron Career Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.90	261^st	323	19.2%

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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 Akron Career Technical High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	8	11	0	1	0	0	8	0	28
2023	11	37	1	3	0	0	12	0	64

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

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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 Career Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	28	5.3	5.2	n/a
2023	64	8.0	8.0	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 Akron Career Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	28	5.3	5.2	n/a
2023	64	8.0	8.0	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 Akron Career Technical High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$10,050
2023	$9,472

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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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
Akron Career Technical High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1115 S Main St	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron Career Technical High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(234) 888-6050	64	8	8.0		11 (17.2%)	37 (57.8%)	3 (4.7%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (18.8%)	3.9	827^th of 864 public high schools	4.3%		6.5	779^th of 867 public high schools	10.1%	48			16.7							18.2		0.0	0.0	$9,472
Akron Alternative Academy	Public	10-12	65 Steiner Ave	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-3262	120	11	10.9		17 (14.2%)	75 (62.5%)	16 (13.3%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.5%)								(n/a)		0.0												$23,576
Garfield Community Learning Center	Public	9-12	1326 Brown St	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 848-4141	971	73	13.3		232 (23.9%)	588 (60.6%)	37 (3.8%)	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (9.8%)	13.7	706^th of 864 public high schools	18.3%		7.9	763^rd of 867 public high schools	12.0%	57		64.5	35.9							26.1	18.5	4.8	16.2	$14,008
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
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
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
Buchtel Community Learning Center	Public	6-12	1040 Copley Rd	Akron	44320	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 873-3300	895	78	11.5		32 (3.6%)	778 (86.9%)	33 (3.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.4%)	10.6	725^th of 864 public high schools	16.1%		4.7	814^th of 867 public high schools	6.1%	89	11.7	50.5	39.6	2.3	6.9	1.6	15.1	17.9	15.0	19.6	22.7	11.2	12.1	$14,710
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
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron	Public, Charter	9-12	464 S Hawkins Ave	Akron	44320	Summit County	Summit Academy Secondary - Akron	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 434-2343	55	7	7.5		37 (67.3%)	12 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.9%)	9.8	734^th of 864 public high schools	15.0%		20.1	670^th of 867 public high schools	22.7%	64			46.7							26.7	26.7	6.7	0.0	$8,365
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Akron Career Technical High School

What is the racial makeup of Akron Career Technical High School?

Students at Akron Career Technical High School are 58% African American, 19% Two or more races, 17% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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How many students attend Akron Career Technical High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 64 students attended Akron Career Technical High School.

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Akron Career Technical High School ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Ohio high schools.

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