For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,542 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Downtown are Akron Early College High School, Aps Online and Akron Alternative Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Akron Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akron Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Aps Online
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 N Main St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-2718
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-2718
Grades: 2-12
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Akron Alternative Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Steiner Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-3262
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-3262
Grades: 10-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH include Akron Early College High School, Aps Online and Akron Alternative Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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