How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alternative Education Academy | Ohio Connections Academy Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, OH | Cleveland, OH |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 6,276 | 5,191 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 29.2:1 | 39:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alternative Education Academy | Ohio Connections Academy Inc |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,694 | $8,622 |
| District | Alternative Education Academy | Ohio Connections Academy Inc |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alternative Education Academy | Ohio Connections Academy Inc |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 69.2% |
| African American | 24.3% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alternative Education Academy | Ohio Connections Academy Inc |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 13 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1046:1 | 485.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.