About the School
- Phoenix School in Akron, OH, serves 49 students in grades 7 through 12 within a city midsize community setting.
- This co–educational alternative school has a Christian orientation and is affiliated with other religious and special emphasis associations.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, with 4 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
- Approximately 94% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the school's diverse population.
- Phoenix School operates alongside other private schools in Akron, providing an option for families seeking a city–based secondary education.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Phoenix School?
The application deadline for Phoenix School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Phoenix School is Archbishop Hoban High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arlington Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Color Our Rainbow Academy (2.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 99 students
Christian
539 S Arlington St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 785-9116
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 41
Catholic
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
611 Jennings Rd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5186
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
1430 Goodyear Blvd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-4212
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 225 students
Catholic
750 S Main St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 253-1233
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 41
Catholic
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Special Education School (Christian)
1584 Wilson Ave
Lakemore, OH 44250
(330) 899-4119
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 36
Catholic
15 N Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-girls (Catholic)
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 975 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Mennonite
12893 Kaufman Ave.
Hartville, OH 44632
(330) 877-2049
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 99 students
Christian
539 S Arlington St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 785-9116
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
611 Jennings Rd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5186
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 225 students
Catholic
750 S Main St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 253-1233
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 5 students
Catholic
2935 Chenoweth Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 644-3526
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
1639 Killian Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-0852
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
1430 Goodyear Blvd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-4212
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
1639 Killian Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-0852
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Catholic
2580 Benton Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 784-1711
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
17 S Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Catholic
4009 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-0638
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Voris Community Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1885 Glenmount Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
David Hill Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Archwood Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Garfield Community Learning Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Brown St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 848-4141
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 848-4141
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Glover Community Learning Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
935 Hammel St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1245
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1245
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Akron Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 S Main St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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