Serving 120 students in grades 10-12, Akron 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Akron Alternative Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Akron Alternative Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Akron Alternative Academy is ranked #3210 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Akron Alternative Academy?
The graduation rate of Akron Alternative Academy is 5%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Akron Alternative Academy?
120 students attend Akron Alternative Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Akron Alternative Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Akron Alternative Academy?
Akron Alternative Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Akron Alternative Academy offer ?
Akron Alternative Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Akron Alternative Academy part of?
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