Akron Alternative Academy
Tel:
(330)761-3262
- Akron Alternative Academy serves 239 students in grades 11-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 68%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 55%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Akron Alternative Academy placed in the top 1% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Akron Alternative Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Akron Alternative Academy's student population of 239 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% 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 top 1% of all 0 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 41:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Akron Alternative Academy is 0.60, 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) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 68% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | 58% | 17% |
| White | 25% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.48 |
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| Graduation Rate | 10-14% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 21% |
| 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Akron Akron Stem High School Grades: 9-12 | 329 students
0.1 miles
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330)761-1661 0.1 9-12 329 - Akron Akros Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 123 students
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 Grades: 5-8 | 388 students
0.3 miles
199 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
(330)761-3195 0.3 5-8 388 - Akron Edge Academy The Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 242 students
0.4 miles
92 N Union St
Akron, OH 44304
(330)535-4581 0.4 K-5 242 - Akron Akron Early College High School Grades: 9-12 | 384 students
0.5 miles
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330)761-1661 0.5 9-12 384
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