Enrollment
389
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Akron, NY
Akron High School
Federal NCES profile for Akron 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 360243000013
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akron High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Akron High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akron High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Akron, NY.
School address
District: Akron Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360243000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akron High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Akron High School
Akron High School is a mid-sized high school in Akron, New York, enrolling 389 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 897 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #558.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Akron Central School District also operates Akron Elementary School (561 students) and Akron Middle School (260 students) alongside Akron 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 High School compares
Akron High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 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
White 81.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Akron High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron Central School District, which includes Akron High School.
$21,710
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 59.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akron Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akron High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Akron High School
How many students attend Akron High School?
Akron High School has 389 students enrolled. It is a high school in Akron, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron High School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Akron High School?
37.9% of students at Akron High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akron High School?
The largest demographic group at Akron High School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Akron, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akron High School?
Akron 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 High School rank among public schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Akron High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Akron, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Akron on the city page.
Is Akron High School a good school?
Akron High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Central School District?
Besides Akron High School, Akron Central School District also operates Akron Elementary School (561 students) and Akron Middle School (260 students). See the Akron Central School District district page for the complete list.
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