Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)
- Lorain Alternative Academy served 26 students in grades 9-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Lorain Alternative Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 26 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 1:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 35% | 6% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | 45% | 70% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.47 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lorain Alternative Academy School District | |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lorain Alternative Academy is Lorain K-12 Digital Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lorain Middle School Digital (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lorain Elementary Digital (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lorain Lorain K-12 Digital Academy Charter School
Grades: 2-12 | 81 students
0.1 miles
401 Broadway Ave Suite 101
Lorain, OH 44052
(440)204-1095 0.1 2-12 81 - Lorain Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 298 students
0.1 miles
1830 40th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440)960-7008 0.1 PK-5 298 - Lorain Lorain Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 516 students
0.6 miles
4119 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440)282-3127 0.6 K-8 516
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