Top Rankings
Alternative Education Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 6,486 students in Alternative Education Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Alternative Education Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,571 Schools
# Students
6,486 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
96,746 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
32:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alternative Education Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 25% has increased from 24% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#801 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
63%
Graduation Rate
25%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.53
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
25%
17%
% White
59%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $5,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,424 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$5,488
$17,295
Spending / Student
$5,424
$17,243
Best Alternative Education Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternative Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Gr: K-12 | 6,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alternative Education Academy School District?
Alternative Education Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 6,486 students.
What is the rank of Alternative Education Academy School District?
Alternative Education Academy School District is ranked #808 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alternative Education Academy School District?
59% of Alternative Education Academy School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alternative Education Academy School District?
Alternative Education Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 32:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Alternative Education Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,424 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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