BUCHTEL HIGH SCHOOL
Buchtel High School is a public high school that is part of the Akron City school district, located in Akron, OH with about 850 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, Buchtel 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.
Buchtel Community Learning Center (commonly referred to as Buchtel High School) is a historic public high school located in Akron, Ohio, serving students in the Akron Public Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its rich legacy and strong sense of community pride, often characterized by its competitive athletic programs and its commitment to fostering student leadership. As a "Community Learning Center," the facility is designed to serve as a hub for the surrounding neighborhood, offering resources and programs that extend beyond traditional classroom instruction to support both students and the local community.
Academically, Buchtel offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. The school emphasizes character development and academic achievement, often engaging students through specialized programs and extracurricular activities that celebrate the school’s long-standing traditions. By blending its historical identity with modern educational practices, Buchtel High School remains a central pillar in the Akron educational landscape, dedicated to empowering its diverse student body to succeed in an evolving world.
For more information, contact Buchtel High School at (330) 873-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Akron, OH 44320-2853
(330) 873-3300
BUCHTEL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Akron, OH with about 850 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Akron City
- Total Students:
- 850
- Teachers:
- 60.5
- 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 850 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUCHTEL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- White
- 2.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 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.