Steel Academy

www.steelacademyedu.org/

Charter School 82 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Steel Academy, located in Akron, Ohio, is a specialized educational institution designed to serve students in grades 6 through 12 who have faced challenges in traditional school settings. The academy focuses on providing a supportive, structured environment for students who may have experienced academic difficulties, attendance issues, or behavioral hurdles. By utilizing a smaller classroom model and individualized instruction, the school aims to help students regain academic momentum and develop the life skills necessary for future success.

The academy emphasizes a restorative approach to education, prioritizing strong relationships between staff and students to foster a sense of belonging and accountability. Beyond core academics, Steel Academy offers a range of services—including credit recovery programs and emotional support—to ensure that each student can navigate their specific path toward graduation. Their mission is centered on empowering students to overcome past obstacles and transition successfully into post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steel Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	3
Black	53
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Black
53 (64.6%)
White
17 (20.7%)
Two or More
8 (9.8%)
Hispanic
3 (3.7%)
Asian
1 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Steel Academy
Phone:	(330)633-1383
Website:	http://www.steelacademyedu.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
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 27

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 21