Akron Public Schools

Akron Public Schools
Location
10 North Main Street
Akron
, Ohio, 44308
United States
District information
Established1847
SuperintendentC. Michael Robinson Jr.[1]
Asst. superintendent(s)Ellen McWilliams-Woods[2]
School board7 members[4]
Chair of the boardDerrick Hall[4]
Schools45 (2024–25)
Budget$559.6 million (2017-2018 School Year)[3]
Affiliation(s)The Ohio 8[5]
Students and staff
Enrollment21,343 (2017–18)[3]
Teachers1,615 (2017–18)[3]
Other information
Websitewww.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 mi (64 km) south of Cleveland and 20 mi (32 km) north of Canton. The district encompasses 54.4 sq mi (141 km2) and includes, as of the 2024–2025 school year, 8 high schools, 9 middle schools, 31 elementary schools, and 3 administration buildings. Approximately 20,000 students are enrolled. The district employs 2800 full-time and 1700 part-time employees. The district's annual budget exceeds $559 million.[3]

  1. ^ "Superintendent". Akron Schools. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Fowler, Erica. "Kent State alumna commemorated for leadership contributions". KentWired.com. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d "Facts & Stats 2017-18" (PDF). Akron Schools. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Board Bios and Contact Information". Akron Schools. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  5. ^ "Home Page". The Ohio 8. Retrieved July 24, 2019.