Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, 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 54%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (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 82 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Steel Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steel Academy is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3162 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
64%
17%
White
21%
65%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)100%
34.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steel Academy's ranking?
Steel Academy is ranked #3162 out of 3,181 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 54% 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 40-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Steel Academy?
82 students attend Steel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Steel Academy students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steel Academy?
Steel Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Steel Academy offer ?
Steel Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (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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