Best High Schools in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

High schools
2
Students
1,799
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Northwest Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Woodridge High School

C+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodridge Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students

2. Firestone Community Learning Center

D+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Akron City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students

Best Middle Schools in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

Middle schools
2
Students
985
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Northwest Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Woodridge Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Woodridge Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 424 Students

2. Litchfield Community Learning Center

D-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Akron City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

Elementary schools
4
Students
2,027
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Northwest Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. King Community Learning Center

C+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Akron City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students

2. Woodridge Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Woodridge Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 861 Students

3. Case Community Learning Center

C-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Akron City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students

4. Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center

C-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Akron City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Northwest Akron, Akron, OH has a total population of 11,430 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

4,894

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

55%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northwest Akron, Akron, OH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

20.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

17.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northwest Akron, Akron, OH.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,807 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Northwest Akron, Akron, OH Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

How many schools are in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH?

Northwest Akron, Akron, OH has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,894 students in total.

How do schools in Northwest Akron perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in Northwest Akron score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Northwest Akron greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwest Akron?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

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Wallhaven, Akron, OH

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Merriman Valley, Akron, OH

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Highland Square, Akron, OH

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Akron, Akron, OH

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
North Hill, Akron, OH

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, OH

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lane-Wooster, Akron, OH

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Downtown Akron, Akron, OH

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Village, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations