Akron City School District
School District · Akron, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
47
27 elem, 7 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
47
27 elem, 7 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Akron City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Akron City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Judith a Resnik Community Learning Center
Akron · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
Akron · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
Akron · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#529 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,553
+$5,896 vs Ohio median
District size
19,982 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Akron City ranks #529 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Akron City's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 44 schools. Its top-rated schools are Judith a Resnik Community Learning Center (8.1/10), Sam Salem Community Learning Center (8.1/10), and Ritzman Community Learning Center (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Akron City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (44 of 47). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judith a Resnik Community Learning Center | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Sam Salem Community Learning Center | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Ritzman Community Learning Center | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Miller-south Visual Performing Arts | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Betty Jane Community Learning Center | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Rimer Community Learning Center | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Akron Early College High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | King Community Learning Center | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Voris Community Learning Center | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 47 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Akron City
Akron City is a Akron, Ohio school district serving 47 schools. The district educates 19,982 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $20,553 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Akron City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Judith a Resnik Community Learning Center, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Akron City students show an average math proficiency of 46.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.
The district includes 27 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Akron City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Akron City with test data.
Schools in Akron City
47 schools Elementary Schools 27
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 9
Other Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Akron
- Total Enrollment
- 19,982
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,609
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Akron City?
Akron City has 47 schools in total — 27 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Akron City?
The average composite rating for Akron City is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Akron City?
Akron City spends $20,553 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Akron City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Akron City is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Akron City?
Judith a Resnik Community Learning Center is the highest-rated school in Akron City with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Akron City?
Across schools in Akron City with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Akron City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Akron City has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 47 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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