Established 1920 Athletics 8 sports Mascot American bison Founded 1920 | Headmaster John Farber Phone +1 330-666-1118 Number of students 571 Colors Forest, Green, White | |
Type Private, Secular, Co-ed Address Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 2315 Ira Rd, Akron, OH 44333, USA Similar Countrysi Conserva, Cuyahoga Valley National, Szalay's Farm & Market, Revere High School, St Vincent‑St Mary Hig Profiles | ||
Old Trail School is an independent coeducational day school, serving toddler though grade 8, founded in 1920. It is located in Bath, Ohio, in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It is the only independent school in the United States that is located in a national park.
Contents
The School's curriculum includes core subjects, world languages, arts and athletics. Class size is small, with a student teacher ratio of 9:1. There is a comprehensive performing and visual arts program with five art studios and an expansive athletics program including an indoor pool.
Facility
The school is located on a 62-acre (250,000 m2) campus adjacent to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Alderfer and Sisler-McFawn Halls house the primary grades, while, Noble Hall and the Wilson Wing house third through eighth grades. Other buildings include the library, administration building, cafeteria, gymnasium, natatorium, swimming pool, and performing arts center.
Primary School
Old Trail School's Primary School includes toddler though second grade and is headed by Luann Williams.
Intermediate School
Old Trail School's Intermediate School includes grades 3-5 and is headed by Stephen Drosdeck
Middle School
Old Trail School's Middle School includes grades 6-8 and is headed by David Chottiner.
The Head of School at Old Trail School is John Farber.
Newspaper
Old Trail School is taking a broad leap in technology innovations as its online news-hub is run solely by students, for students. The newspaper is called BNN (Buffalo News Network). (See link above)