Stark County School Districts
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CANTON CITY
With an enrollment of approximately 10,200 students, the Canton City School District is the largest in Stark County and one of the eight largest urban school systems in Ohio. It is also one of the largest employers in Stark County. The district comprises two high schools (each with a freshman academy), three middle schools, and 14 elementary schools. In addition, the district operates five alternative high schools, one alternative middle school and helps operate a Montessori school, a Digital Academy, and an Arts Academy. The Canton City Schools offer a wide variety of strong academic, vocational, athletic, fine arts and other extracurricular activities. Beginning in 1999, a state-driven building program, Design for the Future, propelled the construction of ten new school buildings -- Cedar Elementary, Worley Elementary, Allen Elementary, Gibbs Elementary, Belden Elementary, Summit Elementary, Harter Elementary, McGregor Elementary, Clarendon Elementary and Lehman Middle School. A local bond issue provided about 30 percent of the funding. Under the plan, nineteen schools are now new or renovated. Vision: Every student of the Canton City Schools will achieve at high levels and graduate from high school prepared to enter the work force or college. Mission: Raising student achievement through the work
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HOPE ACADEMY CANTON CAMPUS
OUR MISSION: To provide an effective, consistent, and academically rigorous education in a safe, disciplined, and nurturing environment. We will empower students to reach their fullest potential by implementing a comprehensive curriculum facilitated by highly effective educators in collaboration with families in the community, and supported by progressive technology. OUR VISION: The Academies will be the premier schools of choice by providing effective instruction that will empower our students to exceed the state's academic expectations, building positive relationships with students, families, and the community, and developing students who respect humanity and have the courage to succeed. There is HOPE for every child.
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JACKSON LOCAL
The Jackson Local School District is always 'Striving for Excellence' as students are our first priority. We believe that collaboration with and among the students, staff, parents, and community is essential for continuous improvement.
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LAKE LOCAL
Vision: To be the best organization for learning. Mission: Providing education to achieve success. With its population growing each year, and close to 3,600 students matriculating in 2012, Lake Local Schools serves Stark County students in Lake Township, the Village of Hartville, Uniontown and small portions of Portage and Summit Counties. More than 95% of Lake students pursue a college-preparatory course of study and continue their education beyond the high school level, although only 30% of the overall district population holds a college degree and only 35% of the population is employed in administrative or professional occupations. Lake students have traditionally scored well above the state average on standardized tests and Lake Local met 26 of 26 indicators on the School District Report Card for 2012 and a 108.0 Performance Index, receiving a rating of Excellent with Distinction. Lake Local is part of an innovative partnership between the district, Mercy Medical Center, the Stark County Library, the Chamber of Commerce, The YMCA and the Historical Society. Working together, these organizations provide a “Center Complex” for residents for learning, healthcare and recreation. The partnership is unique in that Lake students can benefit from educational opportunities at Mercy Medical, use the YMCA for fitness and swimming programs and the Library for reading and research.
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LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF CANTON
Life Skills Center of Canton provides a teacher-assisted, computer-based learning environment in which students may work at their own pace. The staff of Highly Qualified Teachers and licensed professionals provides students with the individual attention they need to achieve academic success. Once a student has enrolled, the Life Skills experience begins with orientation, where the students are transitioned into our unique academic model. We individually assess each student’s needs and abilities and create a Life Skills Learning Plan uniquely designed to ensure that our students receive the necessary support and resources to graduate with a state-recognized high school diploma. Life Skills uses the Apex Learning Series for our core curriculum subjects. The Apex Learning Series is aligned with Ohio State Standards and incudes reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Life Skills also uses a number of supplemental curricula, including A+ Anywhere Learning System, OCIS, How to Master, Spark 3000, Read 180, GRADS Parenting Class, and career-based intervention and Life Skills training.
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LOUISVILLE CITY
Our four elementary schools, grades K-5; Louisville Middle School, grades 6-8; and Louisville High School, grades 9-12; serve over 3,000 students. Our students consistently bring positive recognition to our community through their many academic and extra-curricular achievements. For two years in a row, the Louisville City School district has been rated “Excellent with Distinction” by the Ohio Department of Education. Our individual schools have also earned many state and national recognitions, including the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award for Fairhope Elementary.
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MASSILLON DIGITAL ACADEMY INC
MDA is not just for those students who are truant or misbehaving, it is for the student who believes a different educational setting would be beneficial. We will strive to take students at their current academic levels, build upon that foundation, and increase achievement at developmentally appropriate rates and levels. We will do this with the assistance of technology and competent instructors in a cost-efficient manner. Our ultimate goal is to provide applicable skills that will allow students to be lifelong learners and intelligent decision makers.
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MINERVA LOCAL
The Minerva Local Schools provide an excellent education for students. The end goal of all that we do is to prepare our students for success beyond high school, regardless of the career or educational direction they may choose. By addressing individual needs, setting high educational expectations, and providing numerous opportunities in a caring and safe environment, the Minerva school system is an environment in which pride, excellence, and tradition is evident as you enter our doors.
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NORTH CANTON CITY
The North Canton City School District serves more than 4700 students in an environment of excellence focusing on the three “A’s” of academics, the arts, and athletics. We are consistently rated “Excellent” by the Ohio Department of Education, but that’s just the beginning. Our high school is listed in Newsweek Magazine’s 2012 list of America’s Best Public High Schools, Washington Post’s High School Challenge list, and the U.S. News and World Report’s Best High School rankings.
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NORTHWEST LOCAL
Northwest Local Schools provide an excellent education for the young people of our community. This has been our tradition since our inception. Our goal is to provide stellar education to our students to make sure that they can excel beyond their years at our schools. We work very hard on a daily basis to ensure that we are preparing our students to compete in the world of the future, a world that does not exist today. We do this by creating a safe learning environment, setting high expectations and providing numerous opportunities for all students.
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PERRY LOCAL
Mission Statement: To emphasize excellence in learning and provide opportunities for every child to realize his/her potential in a safe environment. To encourage students to become responsible, productive citizens and lifelong learners. Vision Statement: To see 100% of our students graduate, prepared for college or career; accomplished through forming positive relationships, maintaining high expectations, and engaging students in meaningful lessons & activities.
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PLAIN LOCAL
Founded in 1809, and established in 1914, Plain Local Schools is an innovative district rich in its diversity of population. The district offers a strong core curriculum with a wide range of electives, providing students with a firm educational foundation that is unsurpassed in the area. Plain Local Schools provides a curriculum that is challenging with comprehensive activities, the best qualified staff in the area, a strong emphasis on the fine arts, superior technological resources, and safe, secure facilities.
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PROJECT REBUILD COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Project REBUILD is a non-profit agency that re-engages at-risk youth to complete a high school diploma or GED and acquire marketable skills in construction technologies through the rehabilitation or construction of affordable housing.
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STARK COUNTY ESC
The Stark County ESC had its inception in 1914 with the establishment by the Ohio Legislature of county boards of education. Currently, the ESC provides shared services to 14 local and 6 city school districts, one exempted village, and one career center in Stark, Carroll and Wayne Counties. Together these districts enroll over 60,000 students. The Stark County ESC is experienced in meeting the needs of a diverse population of students. There is a range in size of districts from 925 to 9,934 students with equally large ranges in minority population, special education population, and district wealth. Serving the needs of such diverse learners and districts in an age of scarce resources requires all of the constituents to collaborate and share services. Shared services provided by the Stark County ESC include special education and pre-school classes, psychologists and other related service providers, curriculum development and supervision, and professional development. The Stark County ESC serves as the fiscal agent for Character Counts, Help Me Grow, iCare, the Stark/Portage Area Computer Consortium, Stark County Family Council, Stark County Schools Council of Governments and State Support Team 9.
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SUMMIT ACADEMY SECONDARY - CANTON
Summit Academy Canton Secondary is dedicated to educating students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Mild Autism/Asperger's Syndrome. We believe the philosophy that every student can learn, given the appropriate instruction for that child. Summit Academy Secondary School Canton school offers a wide variety of services to help students transition into adulthood. We partner with Canton City Schools to provide vocational education for students, including classes in Auto Tech, Industrial Plant Engineering, Video gaming, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts and Broadcast Media. We also have joined forces with Stark State College of Technology and the Post Secondary Enrollment Option to provide students with college classes and college credits while they continue to receive support from our staff.
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SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARN-CANTON
Summit Academy Canton Elementary School is dedicated to serving the needs of all students; specializing in students with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome. We adhere to the philosophy that all students can learn, given the appropriate instruction for that child. The Canton Elementary School serves students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. We offer small class sizes with no more than 18 students per class. Our teachers and instructional assistants are all highly qualified and follow the curriculum established by the State of Ohio.
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TUSLAW LOCAL
We are fortunate to have dedicated staff members who truly care about the welfare of the students in the Tuslaw Schools. This dedication along with the support we receive from our parents and residents enable Tuslaw Schools to provide a quality education to our students. Working together in this spirit of cooperation makes it possible for our children to learn in a positive environment, to achieve at higher levels, and to be prepared for higher education or entry into the world of work.