Buchtel High School

1040 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44320 | (330) 873-3300
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 756
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3.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Sonya L. Gordon
  • Fax: (330) 873-3307
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
  • Akron City School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $12,475
  • Graduation Rate: 66.5%
  • Dropout Rate: 6.1%
  • Students Per Teacher: 13.3
  • Enrolled Students: 23,236

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 756
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 69.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 345 (45.6%)
  • Females: 392 (51.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 57 (7.5%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 548 (72.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 605 (80.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Buchtel High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black72395.6%
Asian--
Hispanic30.4%
White111.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Buchtel High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade23130.6%
10th Grade19425.7%
11th Grade18624.6%
12th Grade14519.2%
Graduate Information (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
77.1%
District:
76.0%
Graduates Taking ACT
School:
58.8%
District:
60.4%
Graduates Taking SAT
School:
4.1%
District:
5.7%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2010)
Percent of Teachers That Have at Least a Master's Degree
School:
62.7%
District:
69.1%
Percent of Teachers That Have at Least a Bachelor's Degree
School:
97.2%
District:
99.7%
Percent of Teachers That Are Properly Certified
School:
94.3%
District:
97.2%
Percent of Teachers That Are Not Highly Qualified
School:
0.5%
District:
0.3%
Average Years of Teacher Experience
School:
15.0
District:
19.0
Average Teacher Salary
School:
$53,278
District:
$59,789
Source: OH Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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Overall Rating: 3.5

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3 reviews for Buchtel High School

  • Reviewed by Former Student on July 26, 2011
  • Rating: 1 (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Went to Buchtel in the mid 50's. It was rated one of the top schools in Ohio. Graduation rates were high. It is a shame the administration over the years permitted this to happen to a once great school with a great reputation.
  • Reviewed by Former Student on September 21, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • BHS is an awesome school! C/O 98
  • Reviewed by Former Student on May 31, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Buchtel was a great school to go to

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