Firestone High School

	333 Rampart Avenue Akron OH 44313 330/873-3315; Fax: 330/873-3318 Firestone's ODE report card/demographics Firestone's Web site Firestone's Parents Know Best Booklet (to view, download the free Acrobat reader)
Grades: 9-12 Colors: Green and Gold Mascot: Falcon Average Class Size: 25 – Average Enrollment: 1,225 School Day: 8:10 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Report Card Rating: Excellent Principal: Larry Petry
What makes Firestone special? Firestone was selected as one of "America's Best High Schools" by Newsweek magazine for the third consecutive year for its IB and AP programs. 2006 graduates earned $7.8 million in college scholarships. Firestone's attendance rate of 96.3 percent far exceeds the state mandate. Eighty-five percent of graduates continue on to various formal education programs. Nearly the entire staff participates in site-based training. Firestone is in its 11th year of the International Baccalaureate program. During that time, 82% of students earned the prestigious IB diploma. The world average for this period was 79%. The visual and performing arts program is the only one of its kind in the area. It is designed for students interested in drama, dance, visual art or vocal/instrumental music who plan a career in an arts profession. Over a four-year period, students must earn eight credits in art electives. Firestone offers a Pre-Engineering Program (Project Lead The Way). Teachers have an average of 15 years of experience, and 77% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1962 Opened in September 1963 Named in honor of Harvey S. Firestone (1868-1938) With capital acquired in a buggy tire business, Harvey S. Firestone came to Akron in 1900 and with three associates organized the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. The ingenuity and aggressiveness of Harvey Firestone in providing tires for the automobile industry resulted in the rapid growth of his company and helped to make Akron the rubber capital of the world. Firestone had a keen interest in civic affairs in Akron. His family continued this tradition, donating funds for the natatorium facilities at Firestone High School. Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Left on Perkins to Howard Street (second light) Right on Howard St. to North St. (first light) Left on North Street to the end at W. Market St. Right on W. Market St. and continue approximately 2.3 miles to Hawkins Ave. Right on Hawkins Ave. to Berendo Ave. (second street on right past railroad tracks) Right on Berendo Ave. to Rampart Ave. Left on Rampart Ave. to school driveway

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