Alternative Education Academy

4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131

www.ohdela.com

Charter School 5,783 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Alternative Education Academy (AEA), located in Toledo, Ohio, is a public charter school that operates under the educational framework of the Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy (OHDELA). The school is designed to provide a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting, catering specifically to students who may struggle in conventional school environments or who require a more individualized pace to succeed academically.

By utilizing a comprehensive online curriculum, the academy allows students to complete their coursework remotely, offering a level of convenience and autonomy that supports diverse personal schedules. While the school maintains a physical presence on Adams Street for administrative and support purposes, its primary focus is on delivering high-quality virtual instruction, personalized academic support, and resources that help students meet state graduation requirements while preparing them for post-secondary success.

5,783

Total Students

198.5

Full-Time Teachers

29.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alternative Education Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3,282
Hispanic	533
Black	1,378
Asian	33
Two or More	517
American Indian	30
Pacific Islander	10

White
3,282 (56.8 %)
Black
1,378 (23.8 %)
Hispanic
533 (9.2 %)
Two or More
517 (8.9 %)
Asian
33 (0.6 %)
American Indian
30 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alternative Education Academy
Phone:	(330)253-8680
Website:	http://www.ohdela.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	5,783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	198.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 246

Grade 1 268

Grade 2 247

Grade 3 241

Grade 4 245

Grade 5 288

Grade 6 373

Grade 7 501

Grade 8 583

Grade 9 1,132

Grade 10 754