Cuyahoga Falls Schools Earned 3.5 Star Rating
The city school district improved its absenteeism rate as local students navigate new academic benchmarks.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Cuyahoga Falls City School District earned an overall rating of 3.5 stars on the 2026 state report card. This achievement follows a measured improvement in student attendance across the district.
Why it matters
The district report card provides a snapshot of school performance that helps local families understand academic progress and graduation outcomes. Monitoring these metrics allows parents to stay informed about the shifting educational landscape within the city.
The district achieved a 3.5-star overall rating, with graduation and gap closing categories each earning 4 stars. Chronic absenteeism fell to 23.1 percent from the 30.5 percent reported in 2022.
The players
Cuyahoga Falls City School District
The local public school system responsible for educating students and reporting annual academic performance to the state.
Kevin Love
A professional athlete who recently visited the local school campus to engage with the community.
The details
The state report card rating aggregates performance across multiple categories, including achievement, graduation rates, academic progress, early literacy, gap closing, and college, career, workforce, and military readiness (CCWMR). To meet new athletic conference admission requirements, the district also expanded its hiring of middle school event staff.
Timeline
2022: Chronic absenteeism rate reached 30.5 percent.
2023: The district began tracking its current progress for the state report card.
September 22, 2026: Kevin Love addressed the community at the 6-12 Campus Auditorium.
September 23, 2026: The Board of Education approved the district consent agenda.
The Home Front
Local schools are increasingly evaluated through standardized metrics like the Ohio Department of Education state report card system. These ratings often influence community perceptions of neighborhood stability and long-term property values.
Review your child's individual school report card to see how their specific building contributes to the overall district metrics. If you have questions regarding graduation paths or literacy support, schedule a conference with your student's counselor to discuss available resources.
The takeaway
Understanding your district's rating helps you advocate for your family's educational needs and track community growth. Review the full report card breakdown available on the state board of education portal to see how specific metrics like gap closing and literacy programs impact your local school.
Further reading
You can find more updates on local academic trends by visiting Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Signal Akron.
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