Enrollment
399
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Akron, OH
Akron Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Akron Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390434805431
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akron Early College High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 13
- high schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 399
- students enrolled
Akron Early College High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Early College High School ranks #2 of 13 high schools in Akron, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akron Early College High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Akron Early College High School
Akron Early College High School is a mid-sized high school in Akron, Ohio, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Ohio schools and 69% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (31%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Akron City spends $18,238 per pupil, 24% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Akron's high schools, it stands alongside Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students): Akron Early College High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.7:1 vs 11.9:1).
Akron City also operates Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students) and Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students) alongside Akron Early College High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Akron Early College High School compares
Akron Early College High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.7:1 | ▲ 69% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
30.7:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 30.6%
African American 29.6%
White 25.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Largest group: Asian at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Akron Early College High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron City, which includes Akron Early College High School.
$18,238
Per student
+24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 45.0%
Federal 20.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Akron Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchtel Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akron Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Akron
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Firestone Community Learning Center
Standard public school
1,033 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Garfield Community Learning Center
Standard public school
912 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
North High School
Standard public school
900 students 13:1 students per teacher
Ellet Community Learning Center
Standard public school
860 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Towpath Trail High School
Standard public school
767 students 54.8:1 students per teacher
Coventry High School
Standard public school
522 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Akron Early College High School
How many students attend Akron Early College High School?
Akron Early College High School has 399 students enrolled. It is a high school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Early College High School is 30.7:1, which is 69% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akron Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Akron Early College High School is Asian at 30.6% of enrollment, in Akron, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akron Early College High School?
Akron Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Akron Early College High School rank among high schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Early College High School ranks #2 of 13 high schools in Akron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Akron on the city page.
Is Akron Early College High School a good school?
Akron Early College High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Akron City?
Besides Akron Early College High School, Akron City also operates Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students), Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students), and East Community Learning Center (923 students). See the Akron City district page for the complete list.
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