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Akron Opportunity Center (Closed 2023)

77 W Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Akron Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (13-14)
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
6 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (OH)
(13-14)
15-19%
77%
(13-14)
40-44%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(13-14)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(13-14)
3%
5%
Black
(13-14)
71%
16%
White
(13-14)
21%
73%
Hawaiian
(13-14)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)
5%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
95%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Akron Opportunity Center?
58 students attend Akron Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Akron Opportunity Center students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Akron Opportunity Center part of?
Akron Opportunity Center is part of Akron City School District.

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