- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canton, OH
Choices Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Choices Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390437104202
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choices Alternative School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 59.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 238
- students enrolled
Choices Alternative School has class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choices Alternative School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Choices Alternative School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+23.1%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 390437104202 · Canton, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 59.5:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley High School (2,047 students)
Choices Alternative School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+23.1%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Choices Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinley High
Mckinley High School
2,047 students
- Crenshaw Middl 744
Crenshaw Middle School
744 students
- Steamm Academy 481
Steamm Academy
481 students
- Stephanie Rush 418
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
418 students
- Harter Element 414
Harter Elementary School
414 students
- This school 238
Choices Alternative School
238 students
What this shows Choices Alternative School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choices Alternative School compares
Choices Alternative School is a growing 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 | 59.5:1 | ▲ 227% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
59.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
59.5:1
students per teacher
- 227% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$19,661
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 38.2%
White 32.4%
Two or More 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Choices Alternative School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton City reports $19,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choices Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crenshaw Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steamm Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harter Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choices Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Canton
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mckinley High School
Standard public school
2,047 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Canton South High School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Canton Harbor High School
Standard public school
125 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Stark High School
Standard public school
104 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton
Standard public school
85 students 21.3:1 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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choices Alternative School
How many students attend Choices Alternative School?
Choices Alternative School has 238 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choices Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Choices Alternative School is 59.5:1, which is 227% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 279% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choices Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Choices Alternative School is African American at 38.2% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choices Alternative School?
Choices Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Choices Alternative School rank among high schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Choices Alternative School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton City?
Besides Choices Alternative School, Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students), Crenshaw Middle School (744 students), and Steamm Academy (481 students). See the Canton City district page for the complete list.