How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Alternative Education Academy | Independence Local |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, Ohio | Independence, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 5,783 | 1,101 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 35.2:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Alternative Education Academy | Independence Local |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $7,984 | $19,721 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.9% | 5.1% |
| State Revenue | 82.0% | 10.6% |
| Local Revenue | 0.1% | 84.3% |
Alternative Education Academy
Federal State Local
Independence Local
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Alternative Education Academy | Independence Local |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 88.5% |
| African American | 24.3% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | 10.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Alternative Education Academy | Independence Local |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 890:1 | 306.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.9% | 17.4% |
School Types
Alternative Education Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Independence Local
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.