NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

North High School is a public high school that is part of the Akron City school district, located in Akron, OH with about 914 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 63 teachers, North 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.

North High School, located at 985 Gorge Blvd in Akron, Ohio, is a public secondary school serving the students of the Akron Public Schools district. Situated in the North Hill neighborhood, the school plays a central role in a historically diverse and culturally rich community. Its location near the Gorge Metro Park provides a unique backdrop for students, blending urban education with proximity to natural landmarks.

Academically, North High School offers a standard high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its efforts to support a diverse student body, often emphasizing inclusive programming and community engagement to help students navigate their academic and personal development. As part of the Akron Public Schools system, the campus focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school-led initiatives intended to build school spirit and community pride.

For more information, contact North High School at (330) 761-2665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

985 Gorge Blvd
Akron, OH 44310-2407
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NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Akron, OH with about 914 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Akron City
Total Students:
914
Teachers:
63.8
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 914 students

Asian
39.9%
Black or African American
33.7%
White
14.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.