Garfield Community Learning Center

912 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kenmore-Garfield High School, located in Akron, Ohio, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Akron Public Schools district. The school was formed through the merger of two historic local institutions—Kenmore High School and Garfield High School—resulting in a combined student body that honors the legacies of both original campuses. The school operates with a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, offering a variety of college preparatory courses, career-technical programs, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kenmore-Garfield plays a central role in the local community by fostering school spirit through its athletic teams, arts programs, and various student organizations. The school emphasizes a commitment to inclusivity and student development, striving to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Located on 13th St SW, the school remains an integral part of the Akron educational landscape, dedicated to empowering its students to become productive, engaged citizens.

912

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Community Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	53
Black	536
Asian	32
Two or More	97

Black
536 (58.8%)
White
194 (21.3%)
Two or More
97 (10.6%)
Hispanic
53 (5.8%)
Asian
32 (3.5%)

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)848-4141
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	912
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 9 303

Grade 10 201

Grade 11 216

Grade 12 192