Serving 238 students in grades 9-12, Choices Alternative School 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 <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Choices Alternative School serves the entire district of Canton, OH, with an attendance zone covering approximately 16.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Choices Alternative School's student population of 238 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Choices Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Choices Alternative School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2300 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
38%
17%
White
32%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.6%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choices Alternative School's ranking?
Choices Alternative School is ranked #2300 out of 3,181 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Choices Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Choices Alternative School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Choices Alternative School?
238 students attend Choices Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Choices Alternative School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Choices Alternative School?
Choices Alternative School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Choices Alternative School offer ?
Choices Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Choices Alternative School part of?
Choices Alternative School is part of Canton City School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
My name is Shawna Vankirk im 17 years old, I'm a junior in highschool and im looking for a better opportunity. I struggle in school very much and I feel myself falling and I don't want to fail. I feel like this school could help some with that because I need one-on-one help and I do not get that currently where I'm at I've struggled for going on three years now. I enjoy art and I absolutely love writing.
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