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Steel Academy
High School · Steel Academy · Akron, OH
A charter high school in Akron, OH where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1570 Creighton Ave, Akron, OH 44310
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Steel Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Steel Academy 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Career Prep High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 920 | Compare → |
| Cuyahoga Falls High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,247 | Compare → |
| Akron Stem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 329 | 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.
Steel Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,314NCES 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.
Steel Academy is listed in Steel Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steel Academy
Steel Academy is a public high school in Akron, OH, part of Steel Academy, serving approximately 135 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,017 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steel Academy
What grades does Steel Academy serve?
Steel Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Steel Academy?
Steel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Steel Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steel Academy rank in OH?
Steel Academy ranks #2,017 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Steel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Steel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Steel Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steel Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Steel Academy a charter school?
Yes, Steel Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Steel Academy a Title I school?
No, Steel Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Summit County
- Phone
- (330) 633-1383
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- 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 · 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 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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