1040 Copley Road
Akron, OH 44320-2899
High School: 330/761-7945; Fax 330/761-7947
Middle School: 330/761-7960; Fax 330/761-7961

Grades: 7-12
Average Class Size: 25
Average Enrollment: 750
Design Enrollment: 1,150
Principal: Sonya Gordon

Dedication
The Buchtel CLC dedication took place on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at 6 p.m. Students began attending classes in the new building on Wednesday, Aigist 29, 2012.

Buchtel's Master Facility Plan
Design details for the new Buchtel/Perkins CLC:

• Fresh, contemporary design that will be an asset and focal point of the community
• Strong separation of Perkins and Buchtel facilities with distinct entries and state-of-the-art security and monitoring systems
• Gymnasiums, auditorium, Griff Inn and other spaces suitable for community use and conveniently located for after-hours community use
• Additional space provided for targeted learning support such as Project GRAD and pastoral counseling
• State-of-the-art classroom technology
• Enhanced career tech instructional spaces
• Flexible classroom and lab designs to respond to changing educational needs
• Computer labs in both schools
• Three gymnasiums and eight locker rooms

Architects
All designs are the work of an architectural firm from one of six firms, which comprise the Akron Architectural Group. AAG architects work with Akron Public Schools architects on each site. The architectural firm designing the Buchtel/Perkins Community Learning Center is the GPD Group (John Peterson, project architect). Fred Herr is the Akron Public Schools liaison.