- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Youngstown, OH
Wilson Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390451605918
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Alternative School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 104
- students enrolled
Wilson Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Alternative School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451605918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Wilson Alternative School held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390451605918 · Youngstown, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 8:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (612 students)
Wilson Alternative School held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wilson Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
612 students
- Chaney High
Chaney High
536 students
- Rayen Early Co
Rayen Early College Middle School
370 students
- Volney Rogers
Volney Rogers School
326 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
324 students
- This school 104
Wilson Alternative School
104 students
What this shows Wilson Alternative School reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Alternative School compares
Wilson Alternative School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 56% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.5%
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
$24,791
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
White 14.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Wilson Alternative School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Youngstown City reports $24,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaney High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayen Early College Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Volney Rogers School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Youngstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austintown Elementary School
Standard public school
996 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
E J Blott Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 13:1 students per teacher
Volney Rogers School
Standard public school
326 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Harding Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 12:1 students per teacher
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
M L King Elementary School
Standard public school
307 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Alternative School
How many students attend Wilson Alternative School?
Wilson Alternative School has 104 students enrolled. It is a public school in Youngstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Alternative School is 8:1, which is 56% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 49% 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 Wilson Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Alternative School is African American at 59.6% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Alternative School?
Wilson Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Alternative School rank among schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Alternative School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Youngstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Youngstown City?
Besides Wilson Alternative School, Youngstown City also operates East High School (612 students), Chaney High (536 students), and Rayen Early College Middle School (370 students). See the Youngstown City district page for the complete list.