Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton Alternative Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
24%
17%
White
72%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hamilton Alternative Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton Alternative Academy?
The graduation rate of Hamilton Alternative Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Hamilton Alternative Academy?
25 students attend Hamilton Alternative Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hamilton Alternative Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Alternative Academy?
Hamilton Alternative Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hamilton Alternative Academy offer ?
Hamilton Alternative Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hamilton Alternative Academy part of?
Hamilton Alternative Academy is part of Hamilton Alternative Academy School District.
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