Akron Public Schools, Summit County, Ohio
| Located: | Akron, Ohio |
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| Superintendent: | David W. James |
| Students: | 23,000 |
| Staff: | 1,300 |
| Schools: | 48, pre-K through Grade 12 |
| Founded: | 1847 |
| Budget: | $292 million in FY2009 |
| Website: | http://www.akronschools.com |
Akron Public Schools is a school district serving students in Akron, Ohio, United States, and nearby communities. It is located in the northeastern part of Ohio, less than 40 miles south of Cleveland and 20 miles north of Canton. The district includes, as of 2009-10, 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 28 elementary schools. Approximately 23,000 students are enrolled. [2]
Akron Public Schools is undergoing reconstruction of its buildings. Through a partnership with the city of Akron and OSFC, schools in the Akron Public Schools district will be rebuilt or remodeled to become community learning centers by the 2020-2021 school year. These are schools by day and community learning centers by night and weekends.
Seventeen CLCs are complete and another seven are in the design or construction stage. The City of Akron is responsible for scheduling the use of these buildings after school hours.
Akron Early College High School - Students earn a high school diploma and an associate degree or up to 72 hours toward a bachelor's degree. 100% of the student body is dual enrolled at both AECHS and The University of Akron. The school serves students in grades 9 - 12. Students apply for admission in the 8th grade, and all students begin college coursework in the 9th grade. High school classrooms are located in three buildings on the campus of The University of Akron.
National Inventor's Hall of Fame STEM High School is Akron's newest school. It opened in fall 2012 and houses 750 students in grades 9-12. The school continues the mission begun by the STEM middle school with hands on learning emphasizing the use of technology and inquiry learning. The school is located in the former Central Hower High School across from the University of Akron with close ties to the university. Akron U has pledged millions of dollars in scholarships to be directed at Akron Public School Graduates, particularly from the STEM program.
National Inventor's Hall of Fame STEM Middle School opened in fall 2009 and houses grades 5-8. The school specializes in hands on learning and emphasizes the use of technology and inquiry learning and will serve as a pilot for teaching practices to be used at the district's other schools.
International Baccalaureate — the IB program at Firestone High School is a rigorous two-year curriculum beginning in the 11th grade meant to help students become internationally minded learners.
Career Education — students can choose from more than 30 two-year, accredited, occupational training programs that meet industry standards and get graduates ready for college or jobs.
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