North High School

900 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North High School, located at 985 Gorge Blvd in Akron, Ohio, is a public secondary school serving the students of the Akron Public Schools district. Situated in the North Hill neighborhood, the school plays a central role in a historically diverse and culturally rich community. Its location near the Gorge Metro Park provides a unique backdrop for students, blending urban education with proximity to natural landmarks.

Academically, North High School offers a standard high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its efforts to support a diverse student body, often emphasizing inclusive programming and community engagement to help students navigate their academic and personal development. As part of the Akron Public Schools system, the campus focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school-led initiatives intended to build school spirit and community pride.

900

Total Students

63.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	167
Black	325
Asian	271
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	1

Black
325 (36.1%)
Asian
271 (30.1%)
Hispanic
167 (18.6%)
White
81 (9.0%)
Two or More
55 (6.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)761-2665
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Grade 9 267

Grade 10 211

Grade 11 211

Grade 12 176