Akron High School

Akron High School is a small rural high school in Akron, Colorado, serving 110 students in grades 9–12 as the only high school in the Akron School District No. R-1. The school maintains a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.9, offering students a high-contact learning environment, and in 2024–2025, about 44.55% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, the school shows an uneven picture. Reading and writing are clear strengths, with 10th graders posting a 70% proficiency rate on the PSAT10 Reading/Writing assessment in 2025–2026, above the state average of 65%. Mathematics, however, is a significant challenge. In the same year, only 13% of 10th graders were proficient in PSAT10 Math, compared to 39% statewide, and 11th-grade SAT Math proficiency was just 19% versus 32% statewide. Because of the small enrollment of just 110 students, performance can swing dramatically from year to year, as a single cohort can have an outsized impact on overall percentages.

In other areas, Akron performs well. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0% in 2024–2025 is well below the state average of 28.4%, and its graduation rate of 88.5% exceeds the state's 85.6%. The school's dropout rate of 1.6% matches the state average. Comparisons with nearby Otis Junior-Senior High School, located just 12.5 miles away, show Akron with a higher graduation rate and better attendance, though Otis has recently pulled ahead in overall state ranking. The school's overall ranking has slipped in recent years, yet its strengths in literacy, attendance, and graduation provide a solid foundation for families considering this small, community-focused school.