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Cascade Career Prep High School
High School · Cascade Career Prep High School · Akron, OH
A charter high school in Akron, OH where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1458 Brittain Rd, Akron, OH 44310
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cascade Career Prep High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cascade Career Prep High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Akron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,912
Median home value
$91,400
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
39.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 920 | Compare → |
| Schnee Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Cuyahoga Falls High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cascade Career Prep High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cascade Career Prep High School is listed in Cascade Career Prep High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cascade Career Prep High School
Cascade Career Prep High School is a public high school in Akron, OH, part of Cascade Career Prep High School, serving approximately 78 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,426 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cascade Career Prep High School
What grades does Cascade Career Prep High School serve?
Cascade Career Prep High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cascade Career Prep High School?
Cascade Career Prep High School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Career Prep High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Career Prep High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cascade Career Prep High School rank in OH?
Cascade Career Prep High School ranks #2,426 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Cascade Career Prep High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascade Career Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cascade Career Prep High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade Career Prep High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Cascade Career Prep High School a charter school?
Yes, Cascade Career Prep High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cascade Career Prep High School a Title I school?
No, Cascade Career Prep High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Summit County
- Phone
- (330) 633-5990
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 44310)
- 24,420
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44310; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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