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Buchtel Community Learning Center

1040 Copley Rd, Akron, OH, 44320

Ranked 220 of 236 in Ohio

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About Buchtel Community Learning Center

Buchtel Community Learning Center is a public high school in Akron, Ohio, that serves students in grades 9–12. It is part of Akron Public Schools. The school has about 900 to 1,000 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18 to 1. It also offers academic intervention services to help with classroom instruction. The Buchtel Community Learning Center has a college-preparatory and career-focused curriculum that includes core academic courses, electives, and some career and technical education pathways. The student body is very diverse, with a lot of students coming from minority and low-income backgrounds, just like the people who live in Akron. About 7% of students are good at math and 12% are good at science. This shows that they are still having trouble in school and need more help with their lessons. The Buchtel Community Learning Center is in a city neighborhood and helps students with their studies, graduation, and career readiness. It also helps students get ready for college by giving them access to standardized tests like the SAT and ACT.

Buchtel Community Learning Center Contact Information

Address

1040 Copley Rd, Akron, OH, 44320

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Phone

(330) 873-3300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 12% in Reading.
78
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
903
Total Students
$71518
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 220 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Buchtel Community Learning Center

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.43%
Asian 0.66%
Hispanic 4.32%
Black 85.38%
Two+ Races 6.09%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.43%
Asian
0.66%
Hispanic
4.32%
Black
85.38%
Two+ Races
6.09%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 903
47.73%
431 Female
52.27%
472 Male

Student Population

903 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

225 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Plans for new press boxes and restrooms at Buchtel CLC's Griffin Stadium are moving forward, even though construction costs are going up. The project's estimated cost is now around $2.5 million, and Akron Public Schools is working to improve its athletic facilities, so the final price should be available soon.

FAQ

Q1. What grades do the students at Buchtel Community Learning Center get?

Ans. The school is for kids in grades 9–12.

Q2. Is the Buchtel Community Learning Center a school that anyone can go to?

Ans. Yes, it is a public high school in the Akron Public Schools system.

Q3. Are there career or technical programs at the school?

Ans. Yes, students can choose elective programs and career-focused paths.

Q4. Is it possible for students at this school to take the SAT or ACT?

Ans. Yes, students can take the SAT and ACT through district programs.

Q5. Does the school offer help with schoolwork?

Ans. Yes, there are programs for tutoring, counseling, and intervention.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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