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2004-05
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
Kirt Conrad 330/785-9212
James Hardy 330/972-5182
Linda B. Kersker 330/535-5711
Linda F.R. Omobien 330/867-6571
Shelia Smith 330/873-1277
Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker, Sr. 330/434-5800
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 3,137
Administrators 65
Principals/Assistant Principals 101
Teachers (full-time) 1,845
Operational Support 53
Instructional Support 487
Clerical Support 206
Maintenance 380
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 $290,951,582
Building Fund 5,616,777
Imagine Akron 133,185,913
Other 101,331,670
Total $531,085,942
General Fund Sources of Revenue:
Local 39%
State/Federal 61%
Per Pupil Costs/Expenditures: $10,768 (all funds)
Number of Students (2004-05): 27,289
Demographics (2004-05):
Race: Gender:
White 44.8% Male 50.76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.8% Female 49.24%
American Indian/Alaska Native .1%  
Black/African American 48.5%
Multi-Race 3.8%
Hispanic 1.0%
Elementary Pupil/Teacher Ratio (2003-04): 18.98/1

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