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Akron City

Ohio · Public School District
48
Schools
20,481
Students
$21,095
Per-Pupil Spend
+47% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
85.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Akron City is a public school district in Ohio serving 20,481 students across 48 schools. It includes 27 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,095 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (48)
Elementary Schools27 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barber Community Learning CenterPK–06312
Betty Jane Community Learning CenterKG–05351
Case Community Learning CenterPK–05379
Crouse Community Learning CenterPK–05393
David Hill Community Learning CenterKG–06258
Findley Community Learning CenterKG–05549
Firestone Park Elementary SchoolKG–05315
Forest Hill Community Learning CenterKG–05365
Glover Community Learning CenterKG–05231
Harris/Jackson Community Learning CenterKG–05628
Hatton Community Learning CenterKG–05460
Helen Arnold Community Learning CenterKG–05231
Henry L Robinson Community Learning CenterPK–06285
Judith A Resnik Community Learning CenterKG–05384
King Community Learning CenterKG–05403
Leggett Community Learning CenterKG–05371
Mason Community Learning CenterPK–06280
McEbright Community Learning CenterKG–05251
Pfeiffer Elementary SchoolKG–05210
Portage Path Community Learning CenterKG–05243
Rimer Community Learning CenterPK–05278
Ritzman Community Learning CenterKG–05320
Sam Salem Community Learning CenterPK–05342
Schumacher Community Learning CenterKG–05337
Seiberling Community Learning CenterKG–06477
Voris Community Learning CenterKG–05269
Windemere Community Learning CenterPK–05273
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
APS Online01–12335
ELP EssexPK–PK83
ELP StewartPK–PK138
Preschool at North High SchoolPK–PK0
Reach Center Summit LakePK–PK29
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,095+47% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
34%
State
45.0%
Local (property tax)
34.2%
Federal
20.7%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
48
Schools
20,481
Students
—
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.1%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,095 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 48 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Akron City?
Akron City has 48 public schools, serving a total of 20,481 students.
What is the graduation rate for Akron City?
The graduation rate is 85.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Akron City spend per student?
Akron City spends $21,095 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Akron City?
No, Akron City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Akron City serve?
Akron City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Akron City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Akron City is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.