Akron Alternative Academy
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(330) 761-3262
Akron Alternative Academy serves 239 students in grades 11-12.
Akron Alternative Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Akron Alternative Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Akron Alternative Academy's student population of 239 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 11-12 |
| Total Students | 239 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Akron Alternative Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,255 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Akron Alternative Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3074 out of 3255 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| Black | 57% | 17% |
| White | 24% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.48 |
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Graduation Rate | ≤5% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 40% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Akron City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Akron Alternative Academy is Akron Stem High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Akros Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Akron Akron Stem High School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 329 students10
0.1 miles
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1661 0.1 9-12 329 - Akron Akros Middle School Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 123 students10
0.3 miles
265 Park St
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 374-6704 0.3 6-8 123 - Akron National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem Math: 66% | Reading: 71%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 388 students10
0.3 miles
199 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195 0.3 5-8 388 - Akron Edge Academy The Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 242 students10
0.4 miles
92 N Union St
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 535-4581 0.4 K-5 242 - Akron Akron Early College High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 384 students10
0.5 miles
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661 0.5 9-12 384
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