NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME SCHOOL CENTER FOR STEM
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM is a public middle school that is part of the Akron City school district, located in Akron, OH with about 388 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 22 teachers, National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
The National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) School Center for STEM Learning is a unique, public middle school located in downtown Akron, Ohio, operating as part of the Akron Public Schools district. Distinguished by its partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, the school serves as a national model for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Its curriculum is built upon an inquiry-based, hands-on learning framework that challenges students to solve real-world problems, encouraging them to think like inventors and entrepreneurs.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school leverages its proximity to the National Inventors Hall of Fame and local industry partners to provide students with authentic learning experiences. The program emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and the application of technology across all subjects. By integrating STEM principles into a comprehensive academic environment, the NIHF School aims to foster a culture of innovation, preparing students for future success in an increasingly complex, technology-driven global society.
For more information, contact National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM at (330) 761-3195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Akron, OH 44308-1738
(330) 761-3195
http://www.akronschools.com
NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME SCHOOL CENTER FOR STEM is a public school in Akron, OH with about 388 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Akron City
- Total Students:
- 388
- Teachers:
- 22.5
- 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 388 students
- White
- 41.2%
- Black or African American
- 39.4%
- Two or more races
- 10.3%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Female
- 37.6%
- Male
- 62.4%
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.