AKRON ALTERNATIVE ACADEMY

Akron Alternative Academy is a public high school that is part of the Akron City school district, located in Akron, OH with about 239 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 13 teachers, Akron Alternative Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Akron Alternative Academy, located at 77 W Thornton St in Akron, Ohio, is a specialized educational facility within the Akron Public Schools district. It is designed to serve students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting, offering a flexible and supportive environment tailored to meet diverse academic and social-emotional needs. The school focuses on credit recovery, accelerated learning, and providing a pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas in a non-traditional format.

By prioritizing personalized instruction and smaller class sizes, the academy works to re-engage students who have fallen behind or who require a more individualized approach to succeed. The staff emphasizes mentorship and clear goal-setting to help students overcome barriers to graduation. Ultimately, Akron Alternative Academy serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that students have a second chance at academic success and are prepared for post-secondary opportunities, whether that involves further education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

For more information, contact Akron Alternative Academy at (330) 761-3262 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

77 W Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311-1357
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AKRON ALTERNATIVE ACADEMY is a public school in Akron, OH with about 239 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Akron City
Total Students:
239
Teachers:
13
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 239 students

Black or African American
57.3%
White
24.3%
Asian
7.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.