- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pickerington, OH
Pickerington Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Pickerington Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390468905931
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickerington Alternative School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 80
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington Alternative School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468905931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
80 on latest CCD 390468905931 · Pickerington, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 high schools in Pickerington. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pickerington Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School North
1,761 students
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School Central
1,711 students
- Pickerington R
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Toll Gate Elem
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- Pickerington L
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- This school 80
Pickerington Alternative School
80 students
What this shows Pickerington Alternative School reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickerington Alternative School compares
Pickerington Alternative School vs Ohio and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
23.8%
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
$13,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickerington Local reports $13,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pickerington Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pickerington High School Central | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pickerington Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Pickerington
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pickerington Alternative School
How many students attend Pickerington Alternative School?
Pickerington Alternative School has 80 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pickerington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickerington Alternative School?
Pickerington Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pickerington Alternative School rank among high schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington Alternative School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Pickerington, 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 Pickerington on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickerington Local?
Besides Pickerington Alternative School, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students), and Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.