Jennings Community Learning Center
757 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
757
Total Students
59.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 84 |
| Hispanic | 100 |
| Black | 303 |
| Asian | 221 |
| Two or More | 49 |
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Black303 (40.0 %)
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Asian221 (29.2 %)
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Hispanic100 (13.2 %)
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White84 (11.1 %)
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Two or More49 (6.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Akron City |
| Phone: | (330)761-2002 |
| Website: | http://www.akronschools.com |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 757 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 59.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
275
Grade 7
225
Grade 8
257
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 275 |
| Grade 7 | 225 |
| Grade 8 | 257 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 359 | 47.4% |
| Male | 398 | 52.6% |
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