Below Average
#2725 of 3,441 schools in OH
Choices Alternative School
High School · Canton City · Canton, OH
A Canton City high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
521 Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44702
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Choices Alternative School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 12-year record (2010–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2019) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Choices Alternative School 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 89Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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
$13,159
Median home value
$107,600
Median rent
$296/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
4%
Poverty rate
55.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 3–12 | 0.0 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Stark High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Mckinley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,130 | Compare → |
| Summit Academy Secondary - CantonCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Canton City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #6 of 18
- District spending per student
- $19,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Choices Alternative School is listed in Canton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Choices Alternative School
Choices Alternative School is a public high school in Canton, OH, part of Canton City, serving approximately 192 students in grades 11th-12th with a 32:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,725 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Choices Alternative School
What grades does Choices Alternative School serve?
Choices Alternative School serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Choices Alternative School?
Choices Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choices Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Choices Alternative School is 32:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Choices Alternative School rank in OH?
Choices Alternative School ranks #2,725 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Choices Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Choices Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Choices Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Choices Alternative School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Is Choices Alternative School a charter school?
No, Choices Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Choices Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Choices Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.7%
- Phone
- (330) 451-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- Area population (ZIP 44702)
- 1,029
- Area median age
- 57.9
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 · 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.
- Reading/ELA 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.
- 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 44702; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2019, multi-year average, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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