Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)

Lorain Alternative Academy serves 26 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
8%
Black
21%
17%
White
40%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
School District Name
Lorain Alternative Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lorain Alternative Academy?
26 students attend Lorain Alternative Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lorain Alternative Academy students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 21% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lorain Alternative Academy?
Lorain Alternative Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lorain Alternative Academy offer ?
Lorain Alternative Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lorain Alternative Academy part of?
Lorain Alternative Academy is part of Lorain Alternative Academy School District.

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