Enrollment
767
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390005303054 Charter school
Towpath Trail High School — Akron, OH
Federal NCES profile for Towpath Trail High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Towpath Trail High School · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Towpath Trail High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Towpath Trail High School reports 767 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 58% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 82% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 70.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Towpath Trail High School spends $15,432 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 87.5% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Towpath Trail High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 58% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
28.9:1
students per teacher
— 58% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
70.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,432
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 767 Top 88% in Ohio — larger than 12% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 28.9:1 +58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390005303054
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 34.9%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 70.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Towpath Trail High School, which includes Towpath Trail High School.
$15,432
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
State 87.5%
Federal 12.5%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Towpath Trail High School
How many students attend Towpath Trail High School?
Towpath Trail High School has 767 students enrolled. It is a high school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towpath Trail High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Towpath Trail High School is 28.9:1, which is 58% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Towpath Trail High School?
The largest demographic group at Towpath Trail High School is White at 48.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Towpath Trail High School?
Towpath Trail High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.