Is Akron STEM High School a good school?

Akron STEM High School ranks 389 th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Akron STEM High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 329 students attended Akron STEM High School.

What is the racial makeup of Akron STEM High School?

Students at Akron STEM High School are 39% African American, 37% White, 13% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Akron STEM High School

Summary:

Akron STEM High School is a public high school serving 324 students in grades 9-12 in Akron, Ohio, which is part of the Akron City School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic measures, with high graduation rates and a diverse student population.

Akron STEM High School has a strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in end-of-course assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 81.3% proficiency in American Government, 86.7% in American History, and 72.3% in English II, compared to the Akron City scores of 56.7%, 51.9%, and 38.6%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate reached 100% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has faced challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has fluctuated between 7.7% and 35.2% in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools within the Akron City School District, such as Buchtel Community Learning Center and North High School, Akron STEM High School outperforms them significantly in academic measures. The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success, though its performance varies across different student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308-1703

(330) 761-1661

District: Akron City

SchoolDigger Rank:
389^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,104

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.6%

White:

37.4%

Asian:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Akron STEM High School ranks better than 55% of high schools in Ohio. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked high schools in the Akron City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Akron STEM 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Akron STEM High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.6%), White (37.4%), Asian (12.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Akron STEM High School is 14. 7 high schools in the Akron City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Akron STEM High School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Akron STEM High School is $16,104, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 high schools in the Akron City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Akron STEM High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron STEM High School 389^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Akron STEM High School in the ranking list.)

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Akron City:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron City 606^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Akron STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2015	63.79	272^nd	778	65.0%
2016	74.89	94^th	784	88.0%
2017	61.30	260^th	773	66.4%
2018	71.95	140^th	800	82.5%
2019	57.46	375^th	836	55.1%
2021	34.63	569^th	819	30.5%
2022	41.93	523^rd	836	37.4%
2023	45.70	502^nd	867	42.1%
2024	55.90	389^th	864	55.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Akron STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	83.22	28^th	222	87.4%
2023	57.65	106^th	239	55.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Akron STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.24	191^st	614	68.9%
2024	97.71	9^th	598	98.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	84.45	46^th	758	93.9%
2019	75.28	110^th	779	85.9%
2021	53.09	354^th	763	53.6%
2022	57.41	328^th	773	57.6%
2023	62.52	277^th	805	65.6%
2024	70.62	197^th	822	76.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Akron STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	66.73	186^th	751	75.2%
2019	44.88	536^th	781	31.4%
2021	19.43	639^th	775	17.5%
2022	35.52	562^nd	794	29.2%
2023	46.43	500^th	813	38.5%
2024	48.31	477^th	798	40.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Akron STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.12	329^th	596	44.8%
2022	32.63	392^nd	606	35.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Akron STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	55.46	266^th	538	50.6%
2019	61.37	115^th	272	57.7%
2022	64.56	119^th	312	61.9%
2023	49.05	206^th	308	33.1%
2024	32.77	242^nd	280	13.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Akron STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	73.28	121^st	763	84.1%
2019	68.11	245^th	792	69.1%
2021	43.77	472^nd	778	39.3%
2022	43.72	500^th	808	38.1%
2023	44.18	513^th	819	37.4%
2024	64.20	317^th	816	61.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Akron STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	6.62	81^st	87	6.9%
2023	5.09	81^st	86	5.8%
2024	27.36	65^th	78	16.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Akron STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	86.18	31^st	279	88.9%
2019	67.88	89^th	303	70.6%
2021	44.20	143^rd	284	49.6%
2022	46.82	147^th	306	52.0%
2023	60.36	116^th	323	64.1%
2024	66.03	89^th	318	72.0%

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Rank History for White students at Akron STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	77.93	68^th	718	90.5%
2019	78.91	116^th	739	84.3%
2021	58.76	289^th	727	60.2%
2022	66.63	241^st	749	67.8%
2023	59.41	324^th	756	57.1%
2024	69.47	222^nd	754	70.6%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2013	53	34	2	3	6	98
2014	87	66	6	6	17	182
2015	114	96	9	8	25	252
2016	152	112	14	12	29	319
2017	143	117	16	11	32	319
2018	143	125	20	13	28	329
2019	139	127	24	12	29	331
2020	135	122	24	12	27	320
2021	124	128	29	12	30	323
2022	125	131	30	9	32	327
2023	116	127	43	8	30	324
2024	123	127	42	8	29	329

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 STEM High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	98	7.0	14.0	73.5
2014	182	11.0	16.5	17.6
2015	252	n/a	n/a	12.7
2016	319	13.0	24.5	10
2017	319	9.0	35.4	n/a
2018	329	19.4	16.9	n/a
2019	331	20.0	16.5	n/a
2020	320	19.0	16.8	n/a
2021	323	21.0	15.3	n/a
2022	327	22.0	14.8	n/a
2023	324	22.5	14.4	n/a
2024	329	23.5	14.0	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 STEM High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	98	7.0	14.0	73.5
2014	182	11.0	16.5	17.6
2015	252	n/a	n/a	12.7
2016	319	13.0	24.5	10
2017	319	9.0	35.4	n/a
2018	329	19.4	16.9	n/a
2019	331	20.0	16.5	n/a
2020	320	19.0	16.8	n/a
2021	323	21.0	15.3	n/a
2022	327	22.0	14.8	n/a
2023	324	22.5	14.4	n/a
2024	329	23.5	14.0	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 STEM High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,745
2022	$12,705
2023	$14,777
2024	$16,104

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Akron STEM High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 375^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 502^nd of 867 High schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Akron STEM High School)	85.7	78.1	7.6%
End of Course American Government (Akron City)	65.5	47.5	18%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Akron STEM High School)	79.7	71.4	8.3%
End of Course American History (Akron City)	60.5	48	12.5%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Akron STEM High School)	78.4	52.7	25.7%
End of Course Biology (Akron City)	50.6	38.3	12.3%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Akron STEM High School)	81.3	62.4	18.9%
End of Course English II (Akron City)	43.2	40	3.2%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Akron STEM High School)	54.3	31.6	22.7%
End of Course Geometry (Akron City)	26	17.3	8.7%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Akron STEM High School)	44.2	38	6.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Akron City)	33.5	23.5	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	331	324	2.1%
African American	127	127
American Indian	0	0
Asian	24	43	79.2%
Hispanic	12	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	139	116	16.5%
Two or More Races	29	30	3.4%

Schools Near Akron STEM 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 (2024)
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 STEM High School	Public	9-12	123 S Forge St	Akron	44308	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 761-1661	329	24	14.0		123 (37.4%)	127 (38.6%)	8 (2.4%)	42 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.8%)	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	$16,104
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	375	13	28.8		94 (25.1%)	116 (30.9%)	17 (4.5%)	123 (32.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.7%)	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	$11,772
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	570	23	24.5		274 (48.1%)	199 (34.9%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (14.4%)	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	$8,369
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	83	11	7.9		10 (12.0%)	56 (67.5%)	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (13.3%)	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	$13,967
Akron Alternative Academy	Public	10-12	65 Steiner Ave	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-3262	107	9	11.8		22 (20.6%)	61 (57.0%)	7 (6.5%)	9 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)								(n/a)		0.0												$22,891
North High School	Public	9-12	985 Gorge Blvd	Akron	44310	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-2665	920	68	13.5		93 (10.1%)	303 (32.9%)	152 (16.5%)	318 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.8%)	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	$15,072
Garfield Community Learning Center	Public	9-12	1326 Brown St	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 848-4141	920	77	11.9		195 (21.2%)	564 (61.3%)	47 (5.1%)	22 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (10.0%)	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	$15,288
East Community Learning Center	Public	6-12	80 Brittain Rd	Akron	44305	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-7920	1,070	90	11.9		195 (18.2%)	677 (63.3%)	64 (6.0%)	22 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (10.5%)	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	$15,504
Steel Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1570 Creighton Ave	Akron	44310	Summit County	Steel Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 633-1383	135	11	12.2		36 (26.7%)	73 (54.1%)	8 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (13.3%)	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	$10,678
Buchtel Community Learning Center	Public	6-12	1040 Copley Rd	Akron	44320	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 873-3300	903	78	11.5		31 (3.4%)	771 (85.4%)	39 (4.3%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.1%)	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	$15,774

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