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Alternative Education Academy

Ohio · Public School District
1
Schools
5,783
Students
$8,694
Per-Pupil Spend
-39% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
21.0%
Graduation Rate
-65.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Alternative Education Academy is a public school district in Ohio serving 5,783 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 21.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $8,694 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Alternative Education AcademyCharterKG–125,783
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,694-39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
82%
State
82.0%
Local (property tax)
0.1%
Federal
17.9%

State funding accounts for 82% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
5,783
Students
—
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate21.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 21.0%, graduation is 65.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,694, spending is 39% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alternative Education Academy?
Alternative Education Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 5,783 students.
What is the graduation rate for Alternative Education Academy?
The graduation rate is 21.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Alternative Education Academy spend per student?
Alternative Education Academy spends $8,694 per pupil — 39% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Alternative Education Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Alternative Education Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does Alternative Education Academy serve?
Alternative Education Academy serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Alternative Education Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Alternative Education Academy is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.