Students struggling with attendance, staying on track, and with unique learning styles can attend Akron Alternative Academy to earn their high school diploma outside of the traditional high school setting.
The mission at AAA, located in Downtown Akron, is to provide a supportive, caring environment that assists students in overcoming barriers, earning a diploma, and preparing them for life after school. Just over 180 students in grades eleventh and twelfth attend Akron Alternative Academy.
The Alternative Academy provides unique methods and techniques to promote academic success, including small-group direct instruction, individual tutoring, independent study, and computer-assisted instruction.
Staff at AAA pride themselves in focused and collaborative instruction that works to build relationships, meet students where they are academically, and empower them toward reaching their goals.
Greenleaf Family Services provides on-site support for pregnant and parenting students, students with mental health needs, and those who are working to maintain a drug-free lifestyle.
Administrators at Akron Alternative Academy believe that no two students are alike, and neither are the ways they experience high school. Students at AAA have access to a variety of programs and supports that drive student interest and success.
Akron Alternative Academy
Public High School
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Grade 10-12
65 Steiner Ave,
Akron, OH
Akron City School District
141
Students
C-
School Details
Head of School
Rebecca Green-pallotta
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
3.02
Graduation Rate
7.5%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
C
C
C
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.02
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
11
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
204:1
Student Diversity
Male
62.5%
Female
37.5%
Black
62.5%
White
14.2%
Hispanic
13.3%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Akron
9 Students
Kent State University
7 Students
Stark State College
6 Students
The Ohio State University
5 Students
Ohio University
4 Students
University of Cincinnati
3 Students
Bowling Green State University
3 Students
University of Dayton
3 Students
Ashland University
2 Students
Herzing University - Akron
2 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Pre-Medicine Studies
3 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing
2 Students
Nursing Assistant
2 Students
Physics
2 Students
Cosmetology
1 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
1 Students
Athletic Training
1 Students
Cinematography and Video Production
1 Students
Developmental and Child Psychology
1 Students
Barbering
1 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/7/2013
the teachers pretty much know what they are talking about.i dont really like that they only know one subject so if i need help with a subject they dont know about then i have to wait for a teacher that does know it help me.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/3/2017
Excellent! This place works well, with individualized student learning experiences.
3/9/2011
"I once went there and I loved it". The teachers were very helpful & i learned quicker. it's a ggood learning environment.
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About Downtown Akron
List Price Range
$305K - $2.8M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$107,867
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
90%
Household Income
$30,689
% of College Grads
29.9%
Median Age
28
Average House Size
1,311 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
93.7%
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- Multi-Purpose Field
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- Playground
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