How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbus Alternative High School | Linden-McKinley STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, OH | Columbus, OH |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 820 | 795 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbus Alternative High School | Linden-McKinley STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,307 | $22,307 |
| District | Columbus City Schools | Columbus City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbus Alternative High School | Linden-McKinley STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.9% | 4.5% |
| African American | 53.4% | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbus Alternative High School | Linden-McKinley STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 393:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 52.4% | 95.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 145 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.