Towpath Trail High School

Akron, Ohio — 1 schools

404
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,432
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Towpath Trail High School operates 1 public schools serving 404 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 767 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Summit County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,432 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is , 87.5% state, and 12.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 15/100, ranked #805 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 70.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.6% White, 34.9% African American, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Towpath Trail High School accounts for 100.0% of all Towpath Trail High School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Towpath Trail High School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Towpath Trail High School chronic absenteeism rate is 70.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.5%
Federal
87.5%
State
Local

Funding Equity

15
Equity Score
805 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Summit County county, where this district is located.

$904
Studio/mo
$985
1 BR/mo
$1,268
2 BR/mo
$1,547
3 BR/mo
$1,681
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Towpath Trail High School.

White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 34.9%
Multiracial 13.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

70.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Towpath Trail High School

School Enrollment
Towpath Trail High School
Charter
767

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Towpath Trail High School?

Towpath Trail High School has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 404 students.

How much does Towpath Trail High School spend per student?

Towpath Trail High School spends $15,432 per student. The district has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #805 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Towpath Trail High School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Summit County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Towpath Trail High School?

Towpath Trail High School students are 48.6% White, 34.9% African American, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Towpath Trail High School?

Towpath Trail High School has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #805 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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