North High's New Campus Layout Unveiled

Akron Public Schools reveals plans for $29 million in local transportation upgrades

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Akron Public Schools has unveiled detailed layout plans for the new North Community Learning Center that will partially replace North High School and serve 1,100 students. The design shows where classrooms, athletic facilities, parking, and student services like a food pantry will go, while preserving the existing gym and some historic features. Construction is expected to be completed in 2029. Additionally, nearly $29 million in new transportation funding is headed to the Greater Akron area, including major work on Waterloo Road and several city resurfacing projects.

Why it matters

The new North High School campus is a significant investment in Akron's education infrastructure, providing modern facilities and resources for students. The transportation upgrades across the region will also improve how residents are able to get around by car, bike, and on foot, enhancing connectivity and quality of life.

The details

The layout plans for the new North Community Learning Center show the placement of classrooms, athletic facilities like a gymnasium and fields, parking, and student services such as a food pantry. The existing historic gym and some other features will be preserved as part of the new campus. Construction is slated for completion in 2029. The $29 million in new transportation funding for the Greater Akron area will go towards major projects like work on Waterloo Road as well as various city street resurfacing initiatives. These upgrades will improve driving, biking, and pedestrian access across the region.

  • Akron Public Schools unveiled the North High School campus layout plans in February 2026.
  • Construction on the new North Community Learning Center is expected to be finished by 2029.
  • The $29 million in new transportation funding for the Greater Akron area was announced in early 2026.

The players

Akron Public Schools

The public school district serving the city of Akron, Ohio, which is overseeing the construction of the new North Community Learning Center.

North Community Learning Center

The new campus that will partially replace North High School and serve 1,100 students in Akron.

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What’s next

Construction on the new North Community Learning Center is expected to begin in the coming years, with a targeted completion date of 2029.

The takeaway

The new North High School campus and regional transportation upgrades represent significant investments in Akron's infrastructure and quality of life, providing modern educational facilities for students and improved connectivity for residents across the Greater Akron area.