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#3069 of 3,441 schools in OH

Garfield Community Learning Center

High School · Akron City · Akron, OH

An Akron City high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1326 Brown St, Akron, OH 44301

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation12.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$20,553
Chronic Absenteeism85%

Students at Garfield Community Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Garfield Community Learning Center 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$52,134

Median home value

$103,400

Median rent

$990/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

60%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
12.4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Akron Alternative AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.510–121.0 mi107Compare →
Akron Career Tech High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.39–121.2 mi83Compare →
Archbishop Hoban High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private9–121.4 mi809Compare →
Firestone Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available1,085Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Akron City

Schools in district
48
Rank in district
#36 of 45
District spending per student
$20,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Garfield Community Learning Center is listed in Akron City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Garfield Community Learning Center

Garfield Community Learning Center is a public high school in Akron, OH, part of Akron City, serving approximately 920 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,069 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Garfield Community Learning Center

What grades does Garfield Community Learning Center serve?

Garfield Community Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Garfield Community Learning Center?

Garfield Community Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 920 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Community Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Community Learning Center is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Garfield Community Learning Center rank in OH?

Garfield Community Learning Center ranks #3,069 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Garfield Community Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Garfield Community Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Garfield Community Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Community Learning Center has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Garfield Community Learning Center a charter school?

No, Garfield Community Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Garfield Community Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Garfield Community Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
920
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Summit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
85.0%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 44301)
14,081
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
34.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 44301; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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