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Akron Alternative Academy
High School · Akron City · Akron, OH
An Akron City high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
65 Steiner Ave, Akron, OH 44301
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 7.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Akron Alternative Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Akron Alternative Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Akron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,134
Median home value
$103,400
Median rent
$990/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Career Tech High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Garfield Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 920 | Compare → |
| Akron Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Archbishop Hoban High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 809 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Akron City
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #44 of 45
- District spending per student
- $20,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Akron Alternative Academy is listed in Akron City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Akron Alternative Academy
Akron Alternative Academy is a public high school in Akron, OH, part of Akron City, serving approximately 107 students in grades 10th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,418 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Akron Alternative Academy
What grades does Akron Alternative Academy serve?
Akron Alternative Academy serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Akron Alternative Academy?
Akron Alternative Academy has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Alternative Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Alternative Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Akron Alternative Academy rank in OH?
Akron Alternative Academy ranks #3,418 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Akron Alternative Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Akron Alternative Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Akron Alternative Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Akron Alternative Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Akron Alternative Academy a charter school?
No, Akron Alternative Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Akron Alternative Academy a Title I school?
No, Akron Alternative Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Summit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 97.2%
- Phone
- (330) 761-3262
- 4-Year Graduation
- 7.5%
- Area population (ZIP 44301)
- 14,081
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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