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About Akron Career Tech

A workforce development hub in downtown Akron, driven by the belief that every student deserves a real pathway to a rewarding career.

Students at Akron Career Tech High School
2021 Founded in Akron
Our Story

Built for Career
Readiness.

Akron Career Tech High School is a tuition-free, public charter school serving grades 9-12, located in downtown Akron and open to students up to 21 years of age. Since 2021, we've built a workforce development hub where students earn recognized industry credentials alongside a rigorous academic curriculum.

Our 4-day school week and CTE programs are designed to prepare and certify students who want to join the workforce immediately after graduation — while also meeting the needs of working students, young parents, and students navigating past or current involvement with the justice system.

Today, small class sizes, professional and dynamic educators, and a nurturing, family atmosphere have driven real culture change, satisfactory-or-above attendance, and students graduating early with admission into college and higher education programs.

2021Founded in Akron
5CTE Career Pathways
200Total Capacity
25-28Avg. Class Size
4-DaySchool Week
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Every decision and classroom interaction at Akron Career Tech High School is guided by these principles.

🎯

Character & Integrity

Developing character, integrity, and professionalism is the foundation of everything we do.

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Career Readiness

Every pathway is built to hand students real credentials and real opportunities right after graduation.

🛡️

Safety First

Daily drills, cameras, Safe ID, School Alerter, and metal detectors keep every student safe.

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Nurturing Family Atmosphere

A family atmosphere and small class sizes mean every student is genuinely known and supported.

How We Teach

A Curriculum Built for
the Workforce

Our teaching philosophy centers on rigorous instruction, real credentials, and genuine relationships — with a comprehensive PLP program that helps every student catch up and move forward.

Individualized Support

PLP & Credit Recovery

Our Personalized Learning Plan program helps students catch up to their grade level and modify their schedule to fit the path they need to travel.

Career Technical Education

Real Industry Credentials

Business & Leadership, Health (CNA), Culinary Arts, Media Arts, and Cosmetology prepare students for high-demand careers right after graduation.

College & Career

College Credit Plus

Qualified students earn free college credit while still enrolled in high school.

Extra Support

Tutoring & IXL Learning

Struggling students access educational and behavioral support programs, tutoring, and IXL Learning.

Learning at Akron Career Tech High School
Our People

The Team Behind Every Student's Success

Our educators are passionate, experienced, and deeply committed to the Akron community they serve.

Administration and school leadership team

Administration & School Leadership

Principal & School Leadership

Led by Principal Michael Williams, our leadership team has driven extreme positive culture change and multiple staff leadership awards.

Classroom and CTE instructors

Classroom & CTE Instructors

Teaching & CTE Faculty

Professional, dynamic educators delivering rigorous instruction across Business, Health, Culinary Arts, Media Arts, and Cosmetology pathways.

Enrollment and family support team

Enrollment & Family Support Team

Enrollment & Family Support

Led by Tamara Morris, our team guides every family from first contact through enrollment, answering questions every step of the way.

Take the Next Step

Ready to Trailblaze Your Student's Path?

Connect with a friendly enrollment counselor today. No commitment required.