Serving 5,500 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alternative Education 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 is 15% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5,500 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 18% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Education Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alternative Education Academy's student population of 5,500 students has grown by 162% over five school years.
The teacher population of 185 teachers has grown by 330% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
5,500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
185 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Alternative Education Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alternative Education Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2625 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
25%
17%
White
56%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
18%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative Education Academy's ranking?
Alternative Education Academy is ranked #2625 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Education Academy?
The graduation rate of Alternative Education Academy is 18%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alternative Education Academy?
5,500 students attend Alternative Education Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Alternative Education Academy students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Education Academy?
Alternative Education Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Education Academy offer ?
Alternative Education Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Education Academy part of?
Alternative Education Academy is part of Alternative Education Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Education Academy located?
Alternative Education Academy is located in the West Akron neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in West Akron.
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