JENNINGS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER

Jennings Community Learning Center is a public middle school that is part of the Akron City school district, located in Akron, OH with about 687 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Jennings Community Learning Center 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.

Jennings Community Learning Center, located at 227 E. Tallmadge Ave in Akron, Ohio, is a public school operating under the Akron Public Schools district. As a "Community Learning Center" (CLC), the school is designed to serve as a hub for the neighborhood, extending its role beyond traditional academics to offer resources and support systems that benefit students, families, and local residents. The school’s architectural and operational model emphasizes the integration of community services with classroom instruction, fostering an environment that aims to improve student achievement while strengthening the surrounding area.

Academically, Jennings is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience aligned with the standards of the Akron Public Schools system. The school focuses on preparing students for future success by balancing rigorous curriculum requirements with social-emotional support. By leveraging its status as a CLC, the school often coordinates with community partners to provide after-school programs, health services, and recreational opportunities, ensuring that students have access to the tools they need to thrive both inside and outside of the classroom.

For more information, contact Jennings Community Learning Center at (330) 761-2002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

227 E Tallmadge Ave
Akron, OH 44310-2337
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JENNINGS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER is a public school in Akron, OH with about 687 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Akron City
Total Students:
687
Teachers:
47.1
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 687 students

Asian
38.0%
Black or African American
34.2%
White
16.7%
Hispanic/Latino
7.1%
Two or more races
3.9%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.