FIRESTONE HIGH SCHOOL
Firestone High School is a public high school that is part of the Akron City school district, located in Akron, OH with about 1,282 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 72 teachers, Firestone High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Firestone High School, located at 470 Castle Blvd in Akron, Ohio, is a prominent public secondary school within the Akron Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is widely recognized for its robust academic environment and its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. It holds a distinct reputation for its strong emphasis on both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities, which help students develop well-rounded skills beyond the classroom.
The school is perhaps best known for its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts students from across the district who are seeking a challenging, globally-focused education. In addition to its academic focus, Firestone maintains a vibrant arts and athletics culture, housing impressive facilities that support programs in music, theater, and visual arts, as well as competitive sports teams. By blending a traditional high school experience with specialized academic pathways, Firestone High School remains a cornerstone of the Akron community, dedicated to preparing its students for success in higher education and their future careers.
For more information, contact Firestone High School at (330) 873-3315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Akron, OH 44313-6432
(330) 873-3315
FIRESTONE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Akron, OH with about 1,282 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Akron City
- Total Students:
- 1,282
- Teachers:
- 72.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,282 students
- Black or African American
- 47.4%
- White
- 40.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 54.8%
- Male
- 45.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.