North High School vs Steel Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North High School
Akron · Public high · Grades 9–12
900 students
Steel Academy
Akron · Charter high · Grades 9–12
82 students
| Measure | North High School Akron, Ohio | Steel Academy Akron, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 802 | #696 of 802 |
| National rank | #15465 of 16,910 | #14938 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 900 | 82 |
| Enrollment | 900 | 82 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 24.5% |
| city | Akron | Akron |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steel Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 18.9).
- •Steel Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 14%).
- •North High School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 10%).
- •Steel Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.3).
- •North High School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 82.
- •North High School is a public school while Steel Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North High School better than Steel Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Steel Academy ranks higher (22.1 vs 18.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are North High School and Steel Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Akron and Akron in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North High School: 900. Steel Academy: 82. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North High School and Steel Academy rank in Ohio?
North High School is 717th of 802 and Steel Academy is 696th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).