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Alternative Education Academy — School Profile & District Info
Other|Independence, Ohio|Alternative Education Academy
Independence, OH 44131
School Profile
Grades
K–12
Enrollment
6,486
Student:Teacher
32.3:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Alternative Education AcademyPhone
(866)509-3099Charter School
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
31%
13th percentile in OH
Math Proficiency
15%
10th percentile in OH
Graduation Rate
18%
Chronic Absenteeism
50.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Dual Enrollment
8 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
646 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24.6:1
Worse than average in OHTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
5,339
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
254.95
98% fully certified
Counselors
6
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,984
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$4,766
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$8,121
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 85%Local 0%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$239,419
+4.3% 1yr+38.9% 5yr
Cleveland, OH metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
24.8%
Below 150% poverty line
7.6%
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Uninsured residents
9.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,421
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,421
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
22%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
579 (41%)
Other Health Impairment
336 (24%)
Autism
161 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
129 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
85 (6%)
Speech/Language Impairment
70 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
6,276
Current enrollment
Growing(+152% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Alternative Education Academy
Enrollment at Alternative Education Academy stands at 6,486 students. The school is a Other institution in the local district.
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