Alternative Education Academy

Independence, Ohio — 1 schools

5,783
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,694
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Alternative Education Academy operates 1 public schools serving 5,783 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,276 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cuyahoga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,694 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 0.1% local, 82.0% state, and 17.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #704 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 1046:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 59.2% White, 24.3% African American, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Alternative Education Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Alternative Education Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Alternative Education Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Alternative Education Academy student-counselor ratio is 1046:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

17.9%
Federal
82.0%
State
0.1%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
704 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cuyahoga County county, where this district is located.

$933
Studio/mo
$1,058
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,646
3 BR/mo
$1,760
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Alternative Education Academy.

White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 24.3%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 6.0%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1046:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Alternative Education Academy

School Enrollment
Alternative Education Academy
Charter
6,276

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alternative Education Academy?

Alternative Education Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 5,783 students.

How much does Alternative Education Academy spend per student?

Alternative Education Academy spends $8,694 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #704 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Alternative Education Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cuyahoga County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Alternative Education Academy?

Alternative Education Academy students are 59.2% White, 24.3% African American, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Alternative Education Academy?

Alternative Education Academy has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #704 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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