- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Akron, OH
Firestone Community Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Firestone Community Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390434800016
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Firestone Community Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 13
- high schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 1,033
- students enrolled
Firestone Community Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Firestone Community Learning Center ranks #4 of 13 high schools in Akron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Firestone Community Learning Center shrank from 1,162 students in 2022-23 to 1,085 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 390434800016 · Akron, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,033 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students)
Firestone Community Learning Center shrank from 1,162 students in 2022-23 to 1,085 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Firestone Community Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Firestone Community Learning Center
1,033 students
- Buchtel Commun
Buchtel Community Learning Center
994 students
- East Community
East Community Learning Center
923 students
- Garfield Commu
Garfield Community Learning Center
912 students
- North High Sch
North High School
900 students
- Ellet Communit
Ellet Community Learning Center
860 students
What this shows Firestone Community Learning Center reports 1,033 students on the CCD universe file.
How Firestone Community Learning Center compares
Firestone Community Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.8%
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
$20,491
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
265
in-school suspensions + 216 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
White 29.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Firestone Community Learning Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Akron City reports $20,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Firestone Community Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchtel Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellet Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Firestone Community Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Akron
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Akron Early College High School
Standard public school
399 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,033 students)
Frequently asked questions about Firestone Community Learning Center
How many students attend Firestone Community Learning Center?
Firestone Community Learning Center has 1,033 students enrolled. It is a high school in Akron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,162 (2022-23) → 1,085 (2023-24), down 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firestone Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Firestone Community Learning Center is 11.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Firestone Community Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Firestone Community Learning Center is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Akron, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Firestone Community Learning Center?
Firestone Community Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Firestone Community Learning Center rank among high schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Firestone Community Learning Center ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Akron City?
Besides Firestone Community Learning Center, Akron City also operates Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students), East Community Learning Center (923 students), and Garfield Community Learning Center (912 students). See the Akron City district page for the complete list.