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Old Trail School

Po Box 827, Bath, OH, 44210-0442 -

School Notes Overview:

Old Trail School is a Preschool through Grade Eight independent, coeducational day school nestled within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Founded in 1920, the School, in partnership with its families, is dedicated to nurturing children by developing a strong academic foundation, a respect for themselves and others, and a love of learning. Old Trail School cherishes the creative spirit in each child and is committed to a stimulating liberal arts curriculum with high academic standards which prepares students to thrive in challenging secondary schools. The student community is diverse, consisting of motivated, capable learners, who are guided by teachers, parents, and often by their peers. The faculty are supportive role models and caring, engaging educators. They are valued by our families for their creativity, their passion for teaching and learning and, most of all, for their joy in being a part of this vibrant community....

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School Overview:

	Old Trail School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Summit County, OH
Student Body
Total Students	528 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
% Students of Color	12%	19%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 43 students
	Kind - 51 students
	Grade 1 - 57 students
	Grade 2 - 51 students
	Grade 3 - 56 students
	Grade 4 - 52 students
	Grade 5 - 54 students
	Grade 6 - 60 students
	Grade 7 - 52 students
	Grade 8 - 52 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	56 teachers
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Old Trail School is a Preschool through Grade Eight independent, coeducational day school nestled within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Founded in 1920, the School, in partnership with its families, is dedicated to nurturing children by developing a strong academic foundation, a respect for themselves and others, and a love of learning. Old Trail School cherishes the creative spirit in each child and is committed to a stimulating liberal arts curriculum with high academic standards which prepares students to thrive in challenging secondary schools. The student community is diverse, consisting of motivated, capable learners, who are guided by teachers, parents, and often by their peers. The faculty are supportive role models and caring, engaging educators. They are valued by our families for their creativity, their passion for teaching and learning and, most of all, for their joy in being a part of this vibrant community.
Profile last updated: 01/29/2007

In the News:

Old Trail School students create new tile mural (West Side Leader & South Side News Leader)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:44:54 pm
BATH — Old Trail School (OTS) Primary School students have embarked on a new tile project that has them using their fingers, bare feet and common items found in nature to create textures in clay.
Deepen connection with CVNP through ParkShares (West Side Leader & South Side News Leader)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 12:13:39 pm
CVNP — Each month, I use this column to offer insights into ways to experience Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). My usual hope is that you’ll come to the park and try something new after reading this article.
Area schools win honors for grades, performance (Akron Beacon Journal)
posted on September 16, 2009 at 07:46:34 am
Two schools in Jackson receive national honor
More preserving bygone tradition (Akron Beacon Journal)
posted on September 9, 2009 at 07:46:30 am
Canning catches on as way to save money, gain control of food sources Freezing produce can work as well
Wide-ranging efforts bring CHS ‘green’ title, cash (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
posted on July 6, 2009 at 05:40:26 am
School wins $20K grant in contest By Alex PaulGazette-Times reporter A combination of old-fashioned legwork and modern communications technology paid off handsomely for Corvallis High School, which has been named America’s most eco-friendly school in Wal-Mart’s “Earth Day Every Day School Challenge.”

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (44210)	School Zip (44210)	(OH) State Average
Population (Approximate)	n/a	11,353,002 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	21%
Population Average Age	n/a	37 years old
Average Household size	n/a	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	n/a	$43,643
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	n/a	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	n/a	47 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	n/a / n/a	66% / 34%