Serving 135 students in grades 6-12, Steel Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steel Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Steel Academy's student population of 135 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Steel Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steel Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3210 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
54%
17%
White
27%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steel Academy's ranking?
Steel Academy is ranked #3210 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steel Academy?
The graduation rate of Steel Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Steel Academy?
135 students attend Steel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Steel Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steel Academy?
Steel Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Steel Academy offer ?
Steel Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Steel Academy part of?
Steel Academy is part of Steel Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Steel Academy located?
Steel Academy is located in the Chapel Hill neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Chapel Hill.
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