One of Akron Public Schools’ College and Career Academies, the National Inventors Hall of Fame Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy of Advanced Technology and Design is in downtown Akron on South Forge Street. This innovative high school is owned by and situated within the University of Akron, giving students a close-up look at life across the university’s 200-acre campus.
Known as NIHF STEM High School, this academy opened to its inaugural ninth-grade class in 2012 and now serves over 300 students in ninth through 12th grades. With a focus on “learning through a career lens,” NIHF STEM High School provides rigorous coursework concentrating on STEM, with guidance from area businesses and UA, to help students get into college while encouraging them to become outstanding citizens and leaders. These alliances also mean NIHF STEM High School students have access to industry visits, annual job fairs and internships.
In addition to core academics, students at NIHF STEM High can participate in robotics, an esports league that competes online nationwide and STEM Capstone projects to solve real-world problems. Student-athletes can choose to play field, track or court sports for their home schools.
Additionally, juniors and seniors can apply by essay and teacher recommendation for the All-Akron Student Engineering Program which offers a series of hands-on engineering workshops.
NIHF STEM High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
123 S Forge St,
Akron, OH
Akron City School District
School Details
Head of School
Dina Popa
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B
B
B
C+
C+
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.44
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Reading Proficiency
73%
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Math Proficiency
37%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
24
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Full Time Teachers
24
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1060
Math
550
Verbal
520
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Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
6
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AP Math Enrollment
High
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
321:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
61.6%
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Female
38.4%
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Black
42.8%
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White
33.5%
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Asian
14.2%
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Two or more races
6.1%
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Hispanic
3.3%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Akron
128 Students
The Ohio State University
91 Students
Kent State University
91 Students
Ohio University
43 Students
Cleveland State University
32 Students
University of Cincinnati
26 Students
Bowling Green State University
22 Students
Case Western Reserve University
21 Students
Miami University
19 Students
Stark State College
16 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
22 Students
Nursing
17 Students
Computer Science
17 Students
Mechanical Engineering
15 Students
Biology
14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
14 Students
Psychology
12 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
11 Students
Criminology
8 Students
Graphic Design
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/26/2022
It is a unique school with a small class size and a good teacher to student ratio. The teachers and student body both are kind and supportive.
1/4/2021
This school could use some improvement and more care towards their students. It is improving but slowly. Discipline could use some very huge improvement.
5/4/2020
This was my last year at STEM and they defiantly did a lot for us seniors. Overall I would like to see more clubs and student involvement in the school.
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$59K - $221K
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$112,535
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
90%
Average Household Income
$30,689
% of College Grads
29.9%
Median Age
28
Average House Size
1,308 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
92.5%
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Marcy Park
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Morgan Park
- Basketball
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- Playground
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trailhead
Boss Park
- Playground
Thornton Park
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NIHF STEM High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Akron, OH and is served by the Akron City School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 327 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. NIHF STEM High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $112,535. Discover additional schools in the area, like Akron Early College High School, North High School, Akron Alternative Academy, and more. Learn more about what Akron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near NIHF STEM High School.