Buchtel High School opened in 1931 and is named after Akron industrialist and philanthropist John R. Buchtel, who helped to organize and finance a number of early Akron firms, including the Goodrich Corporation.
The establishment of Buchtel High School in 1931 was a tribute to John R. Buchtel, a prominent Akron industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the growth of several local companies, particularly the Goodrich Corporation.