How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Akron City | South-Western City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Akron, Ohio | Grove City, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 20,543 | 21,766 |
| Number of Schools | 47 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Akron City | South-Western City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,491 | $14,393 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.7% | 13.8% |
| State Revenue | 45.0% | 47.4% |
| Local Revenue | 34.2% | 38.8% |
Akron City
Federal State Local
South-Western City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Akron City | South-Western City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.3% | 49.2% |
| African American | 46.5% | 17.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% | 22.6% |
| Asian | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 11.0% | 7.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | 53.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Akron City | South-Western City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | 33 |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 407.1:1 | 547.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.2% | 32.8% |
School Types
Akron City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 36
South-Western City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 25
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.