Akron City

Akron City is a large urban school district in Summit County, Ohio, serving 20,543 students across 48 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district experienced a 1.9% enrollment decline from the prior year.

Academically, Akron City's performance metrics fall substantially below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 60.0% compared to the state average of 79.9%, while reading proficiency is 46.1% versus the state average of 65.9%. The graduation rate of 88.0% trails the state average of 95.1%. Chronic absenteeism is notably high at 43.5%, which may impact academic outcomes.

The student population reflects significant economic and demographic characteristics. All students qualify as economically disadvantaged, with 20.7% identified as students with disabilities and 11.5% as English learners. Racial composition includes 47.1% Black students, 24.8% White students, 9.0% Asian students, and 8.3% Hispanic students.

Financially, Akron City spends $9,594 per pupil, above the state average of $8,239, with a total operating budget of $417.8 million. Revenue sources are diversified: 53.5% from state funding, 33.3% from local sources, and 13.2% from federal funds. This funding structure reflects reliance on state support despite above-average per-pupil spending, typical of urban districts with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students.