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 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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
8%
Black
24%
17%
White
72%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hamilton Alternative Academy School District
Source: 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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