Best Schools in West Akron, Akron, OH
West Akron, Akron, OH has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,136 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in West Akron meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Akron, Akron, OH
The top high schools in West Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Copley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Copley-fairlawn City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
2. Firestone Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
3. Garfield Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 971 Students
4. Buchtel Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 895 Students
5. Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Akron, Akron, OH
The top middle schools in West Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Copley-fairlawn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Copley-fairlawn City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 756 Students
2. Litchfield Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
3. Summit Academy Akron Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Academy Akron Middle School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
4. Innes Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Akron, Akron, OH
The top elementary schools in West Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Sebastian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Sebastian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 385 Students
2. Fort Island Primary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Copley-fairlawn City • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 376 Students
3. Sam Salem Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
4. Schumacher Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
5. Portage Path Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
6. Crouse Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Akron, Akron, OH
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Akron, Akron, OH has a total population of 15,389 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Akron, Akron, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West 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
38.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Akron, Akron, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Akron, Akron, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Akron, Akron, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Akron, Akron, OH
How many schools are in West Akron, Akron, OH?
West Akron, Akron, OH has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,136 students in total.
How do schools in West Akron perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in West Akron score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in West Akron meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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.
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