Before Akron had seven distinct high school zones, it started with four — North, South, Central, and West. North High School was Akron’s fourth zone. Today, it serves over 900 students in grades nine through 12th who live in Akron’s North Hill and Chapel Hill neighborhoods or open enroll from other areas of the city. The campus also houses a preschool for students aged 3 to 5.
North’s current building, located at the corner of Tallmadge Avenue and Gorge Boulevard, was built in 1931. In 1955, its annex was constructed with an auditorium, gymnasium and cafeteria. The original building is noted for its unique art deco tile work along the entryway featuring depictions of people, flowers and industrial scenes.
North, whose mascot is the Viking, offers its students a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs. It provides full inclusion for special education students, team teaching and group counseling. Like all Akron Public Schools, North students also receive free Chromebooks.
North High School has scored high in the progress component in recent years, indicating that its students are making strides and improving test scores yearly. The school was also the first Akron Public School to fully implement the College and Career Academies program, which readies students for higher education and high-demand careers.
North High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
985 Gorge Blvd,
Akron, OH
Akron City School District
School Details
Head of School
Kimberly Sabetta
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
C
C+
B
C+
C-
C
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
470
Verbal
500
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
290:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Black
35.1%
Asian
30.7%
Hispanic
18.7%
White
9.4%
Two or more races
6.1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Akron
114 Students
Kent State University
76 Students
The Ohio State University
48 Students
Stark State College
46 Students
Ohio University
34 Students
Cleveland State University
25 Students
University of Cincinnati
21 Students
University of Mount Union
17 Students
Kent State University - Stark
17 Students
Miami University
14 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
34 Students
Business
17 Students
Biology
11 Students
Psychology
10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
10 Students
Computer Science
9 Students
Marketing
9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
9 Students
Accounting
7 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/18/2024
I went to North High School all 4 years of high school. The best part of high school was the teachers and relationships I made with them as they showed deep love and care for their students. The hardest part of going to North High school was the clear lack of funding. The school is very old and in poor condition with ceiling tiles falling constantly exposing students and staff to asbestos. Not to mention the leaks pipe bursts, and issues with heat. The school itself is in no condition for future generations.
1/25/2024
First, it wasn't so great because when we had field trip to visit north high school. It seemed old and everything was broken but later on they started to fix them and start to look better. The teachers are amazing. This school have many career pathways that student can pick. It really good for them who's thinking about college because it's worth it. It helps students from early stage of educations.
5/3/2020
North High School is a very diverse and opportunity seeking high school. The teachers are always willing to help with school work, personal issues, and things going on at home.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/14/2009
6/2/2008
8/5/2007
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$61K - $255K
Homes For Sale
28
Average Home Value
$121,385
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Average Household Income
$56,673
% of College Grads
14.5%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,240 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
44.3%
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Homes for Rent
$1,065 - $2,985 per month
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Metroparks OVERLOOK
Gorge Metro Park
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Waters Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Quirk Cultural Center
Patterson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Adam's Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cascade Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Elizabeth Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Cascade Valley Metro Park Valley View Area
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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Walkable riverside neighborhood between commerce hubs
North 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 872 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $121,385. Discover additional schools in the area, like NIHF STEM High School, Cuyahoga Falls High School, Akron Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Akron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North High School.