KENMORE/GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Kenmore/Garfield High School is a public high school that is part of the Akron City school district, located in Akron, OH with about 1,014 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, Kenmore/Garfield High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Kenmore-Garfield High School, located in Akron, Ohio, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Akron Public Schools district. The school was formed through the merger of two historic local institutions—Kenmore High School and Garfield High School—resulting in a combined student body that honors the legacies of both original campuses. The school operates with a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, offering a variety of college preparatory courses, career-technical programs, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Kenmore-Garfield plays a central role in the local community by fostering school spirit through its athletic teams, arts programs, and various student organizations. The school emphasizes a commitment to inclusivity and student development, striving to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Located on 13th St SW, the school remains an integral part of the Akron educational landscape, dedicated to empowering its students to become productive, engaged citizens.
For more information, contact Kenmore/Garfield High School at (330) 848-4141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Akron, OH 44314-2338
(330) 848-4141
KENMORE/GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Akron, OH with about 1,014 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Akron City
- Total Students:
- 1,014
- Teachers:
- 68
- 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 1,014 students
- Black or African American
- 60.7%
- White
- 27.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.