GED Classes Akron, Ohio

Last Updated on April 11, 2024.

In this post, you can find a full listing of GED prep classes and test sites in the Akron region. Ohio uses two options for high school equivalency testing: the GED and HiSET.

The assessments can be taken online or at Ohio’s official test centers.

The exams offer people who did not graduate high school the chance to earn an equivalent degree.

GED® testing is done entirely computer-based, while the HiSET® is offered both on paper and on a computer.

The GED has four individual subtests covering

• Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

These sub-exams are independent modules that may be completed separately.

The HiSET includes five tests, as there are two literacy tests (writing and reading). These subtests may also be taken separately.

In earlier days, testing had to be done at an official Ohio testing center. Online GED or HiSET testing was not possible!

But recently, there were some interesting developments resulting in online HiSET and GED testing options. Read more below.

Ohio’s Adult Education program is called ASPIRE.

For more extensive information on Ohio’s GED program, qualification criteria, passing scores, or fees, go to The Ohio GED Test.

Akron GED Prep Classes

Project Learn of Summit County
60 S High Street, Akron, OH 44326, Phone: 330 – 434 – 9461
Akron’s Project Learn supports adults in reaching their goals of independence, self-sufficiency, and job retention. It is Project Learn’s mission to provide lifelong learning and literacy services and help adults earn their GED diploma so they will be respected community and family members, and qualify for better-paying jobs and a college education. Since 1981, Project Learn has provided free GED instruction to over 23,000 adults across Summit County. Project Learn is a designated GED test site for Summit County, and GED classes are offered at no charge. GED prep classes are offered in (among other locations):

• Akron
• Barberton
• Cuyahoga Falls
• Fairlawn
• Green
• Kent
• Stow
• Twinsburg

Akron Urban League
440 Vernon Odom Boulevard, Akron, OH 44307, Phone: 330 – 434 – 3101

Akron YouthBuild Program
230 W Center Street, Akron, OH 44302, Phone: 330 – 761 – 0562

Reach Opportunity Center at Summit Lake
390 West Crosier Street, Akron, OH 44311, Phone: 330 – 252 – 9271
ROC offers adult education (high school equivalent) instruction through Project Learn of Summit County.

I PROMISE School GED Classes
400 W Market Street, Akron, OH 44303, Phone: 330 – 761 – 1516
This LeBron James initiative has over 500 students and includes a food pantry, a GED program, and legal support.

Haven of Rest Ministries
207 E Market Street, Akron, OH 44308, Phone: 330 – 535 – 1563

Summit County Means Jobs Center (For Referral and Advice)
1040 E Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, OH 44310, Phone: 330 – 633 – 1050

Locations around Akron (Cities by Alphabet)

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
1783 State Route 60, Ashland, OH 44805, Phone: 419 – 289 – 3313 ext. 2687

Salvation Army Kroc Center GED Program
527 E Liberty Street, Ashland, OH 44805, Phone: 419 – 281 – 8001 or 419 – 525 – 6380

Brunswick Library (through Polaris Career Center)
3649 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212, Phone: 440 – 891 – 7647

Project LEARN Brunswick
831 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212, Phone: 330 – 460 – 6404
Located in Rolling Hills Shopping Plaza, north of 303.

Canton City Adult College & Career Readiness Center (@Souers School)
2800 13th Street SW, Canton, OH 44710, Phone: 330 – 438 – 2559
You can find all Canton area GED programs <- here

Thea Bowman Center GED Classes
11901 Oakfield Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44105, Phone: 216 – 491 – 0699
Take a look at all Cleveland area GED classes here: Cleveland Area GED Prep Classes

Sylvan Fairlawn
2855 W Market Street, Suite 108, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333, Phone: 234 – 226 – 4265

Mansfield City Schools Adult Education
150 W 5th Street, Mansfield, Ohio 44902, Phone: 419 . 525 . 6380
You can find all Mansfield GED prep sites <- here

Project LEARN of Medina County
105 W Liberty Street Lower, Medina, OH 44256, Phone: 330 – 723 – 1314
Located next to Cool Beans just off Medina Square.

Ohio Means Jobs-Medina County
72 Public Square, First Floor, Medina, OH 44256, Phone: 330 – 723 – 9675

Maplewood Career Center ASPIRE Program
7075 State Route 88, Ravenna, OH 44266, Phone: 330 – 235 – 0020
GED prep classes are offered at various sites in Portage County. Classes are located on the bus line in evening, afternoon, and morning sessions to fit everybody’s schedule. Classes and materials are free. Please call for details. Locations include

• Brady Lake
• Brimfield
• Kent
• Ravenna
• Streetsboro
• Windham

Pioneer Career & Technology Center
27 Ryan Road, Shelby, OH 44875, Phone: 419 – 545 – 0188 or 419 – 525 – 6380

Wayne County Schools Career Center
518 W Prospect Street, Smithville, OH 44677, Phone: 330 – 988 – 1007

SylvanTwinsburg
8900 Darrow Road, Ste H-106, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087, Phone: 330 – 888 – 1105

Portage Lakes Career Center
4401 Shriver Road, Uniontown, Ohio 44685, Phone: 330 – 896 – 8200/8269

Project LEARN
130 Main Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281, Phone: 330 – 334 – 3333
Located in downtown Wadsworth, next to the Sub Station.

Wooster Education Center ASPIRE Program
407 N Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691, Phone: 330 – 988 – 1007 ext. 1014

Online GED and HiSET Testing

Until recently, to earn your Ohio high school equivalency diploma, your personal appearance at one of the state’s official testing facilities was a requirement. But recently, we’ve seen some great new developments! The GED and HiSET exams can now also be taken in an online format.

To learn more about the new online proctored HiSET exam, check out this post: Online HiSET testing, and for more information about online proctored GED testing, go to this post: Introducing the online GED exam.

GED Testing Centers in and around Akron

Project LEARN of Summit County (Lower Level-Akron Library, GED Testing)
60 S High Street | Akron | Ohio 44326 | Ph (330) 434-9461

University of Akron (Simmons Hall, Room 304, HiSET Testing)
277 E Buchtel Avenue | Akron | Ohio 44325 | Ph (330) 972-7084

From here, cities by alphabet

Canton School District (HiSET)
2800 13th Street SW | Rm 135 | Canton | Ohio 44710 | Ph (330) 438-2554

DeVore Technologies (GED Testing)
8536 Crow Drive | Suite GL-55 | Macedonia | Ohio 44056 | Ph (440) 232-3846

Mansfield School District Adult Education Test Center (GED)
150 West 5th Street | Mansfield | Ohio 44902 | Ph (419) 525-6380

Cuyahoga County Library (GED Testing Site)
5225 Library Lane (1st Floor) | Maple Heights | Ohio 44137 | Ph (216) 706-7423

Medina County Library District (GED)
210 S Broadway Street | Medina | Ohio 44256 | Ph: (303) 725-0588

Community Technology Education Center (GED)
43 S Prospect Street | Ravenna | Ohio 44266 | Ph (330) 296-8720

Maplewood Career Center (HiSET)
7075 State Route 88 | Ravenna | Ohio 44266 | Ph (330) 296-8720

Wayne County Career Center (GED or HiSET)
518 W Prospect Street | Smithville | Ohio 44677 | Ph (330) 669-7070/7037

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