- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Akron, OH
Akron Alternative Academy
Federal NCES profile for Akron Alternative Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390434805266
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akron Alternative Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #12 of 13
- high schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 154
- students enrolled
Akron Alternative Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Alternative Academy ranks #12 of 13 high schools in Akron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Akron Alternative Academy shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390434805266 · Akron, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 14:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students)
Akron Alternative Academy shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Akron Alternative Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firestone Comm
Firestone Community Learning Center
1,033 students
- Buchtel Commun
Buchtel Community Learning Center
994 students
- East Community
East Community Learning Center
923 students
- Garfield Commu
Garfield Community Learning Center
912 students
- North High Sch
North High School
900 students
- This school 154
Akron Alternative Academy
154 students
What this shows Akron Alternative Academy reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akron Alternative Academy compares
Akron Alternative Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,491
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
White 22.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 5.8%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Akron Alternative Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Akron City reports $20,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Akron Alternative Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchtel Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akron Alternative Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Akron
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Firestone Community Learning Center
Standard public school
1,033 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Garfield Community Learning Center
Standard public school
912 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
North High School
Standard public school
900 students 13:1 students per teacher
Ellet Community Learning Center
Standard public school
860 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Towpath Trail High School
Standard public school
767 students 54.8:1 students per teacher
Coventry High School
Standard public school
522 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Akron Alternative Academy
How many students attend Akron Alternative Academy?
Akron Alternative Academy has 154 students enrolled. It is a high school in Akron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Alternative Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Alternative Academy is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akron Alternative Academy?
The largest demographic group at Akron Alternative Academy is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Akron, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akron Alternative Academy?
Akron Alternative Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Akron Alternative Academy rank among high schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Alternative Academy ranks #12 of 13 high schools in Akron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Akron on the city page.
What other schools are in Akron City?
Besides Akron Alternative Academy, Akron City also operates Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students), Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students), and East Community Learning Center (923 students). See the Akron City district page for the complete list.