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2003-04
Mission Statement:

The mission of the Akron Public Schools, a pioneer in academic excellence passionately committed to life-long learning, is to ensure that each student in our diverse population achieves his or her fullest potential in a safe and affirming learning center characterized by an extensive, student-focused collaboration of all segments of the community, with an emphasis on preparing students to live and excel in a global environment.

School Board:
Paul Allison 440/546-8611
Loretta Haugh 330/836-6783
Rebecca DiDonato-Heimbaugh 330/864-4822
Linda B. Kersker 330/836-8834
Linda F.R. Omobien 330/867-6571
Mary Stormer 330/864-9021
Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker, Sr. 330/864-5732
Size:  Akron Public Schools encompasses 62.47 square miles and over 5 million square feet of building space.
Number of Schools:

Type of School

Number of Schools

Average % Over 70 Years Old

Elementary 39 85
Middle 10 30
Senior High 8 50
Total 57 71
Schools At Least 80 Years Old: 40%
Administration Buildings: 10
Web Site Address:  www.akronschools.com
School System Employees (2004-05):
Total Number of Employees 3,156
Administrators 25
Principals/Assistant Principals 110
Teachers (full-time) 1,819
Operating Support Staff 488
Instructional Support Staff 505
Clerical Support 209
Bargaining Units: Six recognized bargaining units represent teachers/professional staff; office support staff; educational assistants; foremen; child nutrition services employees; and maintenance, buildings and grounds, transportation and distribution employees.
Total Appropriation (2004-05):
General Fund $280,341,212
Building Fund 7,380,321
Imagine Akron 161,477,098
Other 93,467,556
Total $542,666,187
General Fund Sources of Revenue:
Local 38.5%
State/Federal 61.5%
Per Pupil Costs/Expenditures: $9,360 (all funds)
Number of Students (2004-05): 27,595
Demographics (2004-05):
Race: Gender:
White 44.85% Male 50.76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.79% Female 49.24%
American Indian/Alaska Native .08%  
Black/African American 48.56%
Multi-Race 3.69%
Hispanic 1.04%
Elementary Pupil/Teacher Ratio (2003-04): 19.47/1

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