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Akron High School vs. Alden Senior High School

Should you attend Akron High School or Alden Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Akron High School
47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Alden Senior High School
13190 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Akron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Alden Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades 9-12, Akron High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 496 students in grades 9-12, Alden Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
383 students
496 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Akron High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alden Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Akron High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alden Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Akron High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alden Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Akron High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Akron Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alden Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alden Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#286 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Akron High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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80-84%
(Top 10% in NY)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akron High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Akron Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alden Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alden Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥80%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NY)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akron High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Akron Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alden Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alden Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akron High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Akron Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alden Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alden Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Akron High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Akron Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alden Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Alden Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Akron High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alden Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
91
121
Grade 10 Students
92
116
Grade 11 Students
114
125
Grade 12 Students
86
131
Ungraded Students
-
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Akron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Akron Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alden Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alden Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Akron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Akron Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alden Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alden Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Akron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Akron Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alden Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alden Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Akron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Akron Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alden Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alden Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
84%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Akron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Akron Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alden Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alden Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Akron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Akron Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alden Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alden Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Akron High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Akron Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alden Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alden Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Akron High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Akron Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alden Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alden Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Akron High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Akron Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alden Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alden Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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