Firestone Community Learning Center

1,162 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,162

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Firestone Community Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	51
Black	594
Asian	20
Two or More	107
American Indian	1

Black
594 (51.1 %)
White
389 (33.5 %)
Two or More
107 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
51 (4.4 %)
Asian
20 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Akron City
Phone:	(330)873-3315
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 272

Grade 10 296

Grade 11 302

Grade 12 292