Choices Alternative School

Summary:

Choices Alternative School is a small public high school in Canton, Ohio, serving 156 students in grades 11-12. The school is part of the Canton City School District, which is ranked 637 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Choices Alternative School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 35.9% White, 42.31% African American, 3.85% Hispanic, and 17.31% two or more races. However, the school has struggled with low graduation rates, reaching only 21.8% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly lower than the state average of 69.1%. Additionally, Choices Alternative School has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 96.7%, indicating that a large proportion of students are missing a significant amount of instructional time. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by state test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 18.8% of students proficient or better in the American Government end-of-course exam, compared to 33.3% in the Canton City School District and 69.1% statewide.

In contrast, the nearby R.G. Drage Career Technical Center, which is part of a different school district, has a significantly different student population, with 89.9% of its students being White. This suggests that the challenges faced by Choices Alternative School may be specific to the Canton City School District and the community it serves, which is characterized by high-need students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses the underlying social and economic factors contributing to the school's struggles.

Detail:

Public 11-12

521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702-3819

(330) 451-3300

District: Canton City

SchoolDigger Rank:
847^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,489

Feeder schools for Choices Alternative School:

Elementary:	Belle Stone Elementary School
	Canton Arts Academy @ Summit
	Cedar Elementary School
	Gibbs Elementary School
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	Harter Elementary School
	Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
	Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
	Worley Elementary School
Middle:	Clarendon Intermediate School
	Crenshaw Middle School
	McGregor Intermediate School
	STEAMM Academy
	More...
	Youtz Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 32.0

Number of students: 192

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.7%

White:

33.3%

Two or more races:

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Choices Alternative School ranks worse than 98% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Choices Alternative School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Choices Alternative School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.7%), White (33.3%), two or more races (16.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Choices Alternative School is 32. (See more...)

Compare Choices Alternative School employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Choices Alternative School is $12,489.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Choices Alternative School:

SchoolDigger ranks Choices Alternative School 847^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Choices Alternative School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Canton City:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton City 637^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Choices Alternative School

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Rank History for all students at Choices Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	0.48	742^nd	756	1.9%
2008	12.92	695^th	767	9.4%
2009	0.14	782^nd	791	1.1%
2010	0.52	804^th	819	1.8%
2011	0.01	818^th	818	0.0%
2012	1.75	807^th	832	3.0%
2013	0.03	763^rd	767	0.5%
2015	0.01	777^th	778	0.1%
2016	2.01	765^th	784	2.4%
2023	4.42	818^th	867	5.7%
2024	2.92	847^th	864	2.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Choices Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.40	768^th	805	4.6%
2024	1.73	812^th	822	1.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Choices Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.72	751^st	819	8.3%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Choices Alternative School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	298	154	4	1	n/a	n/a	8	465
2003	298	154	4	1	n/a	n/a	8	465
2004	188	80	1	1	n/a	n/a	8	278
2005	132	53	2	1	n/a	n/a	6	194
2006	109	55	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	172
2007	105	59	1	1	n/a	n/a	8	174
2008	122	64	0	1	n/a	n/a	8	195
2009	97	80	1	0	n/a	n/a	16	194
2010	114	105	0	0	n/a	n/a	21	240
2011	96	94	3	0	0	15	0	208
2012	78	57	7	1	0	15	0	158
2013	55	63	2	0	0	8	0	128
2014	47	44	0	0	0	13	0	104
2015	44	48	8	0	0	16	0	116
2016	37	44	6	0	0	18	0	105
2017	35	40	5	0	0	22	0	102
2018	28	32	5	0	0	16	0	81
2019	34	39	5	0	1	19	0	98
2020	34	62	1	0	0	22	0	119
2021	49	56	2	0	0	19	0	126
2022	48	62	10	0	0	17	0	137
2023	56	66	6	1	0	27	0	156
2024	64	80	15	2	0	31	0	192

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Choices Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	465	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	465	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	278	9.0	30.9	n/a
2005	194	8.0	24.3	0
2006	172	7.0	24.6	0
2007	174	7.0	24.9	0
2008	195	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	194	5.0	38.8	0
2010	240	6.0	40.0	0
2011	208	7.0	29.7	0
2012	158	7.0	22.5	0
2013	128	7.0	18.2	0
2014	104	6.9	15.0	0
2015	116	n/a	n/a	0
2016	105	8.0	13.1	0
2017	102	8.0	12.7	n/a
2018	81	8.0	10.1	n/a
2019	98	8.0	12.2	n/a
2020	119	9.0	13.2	n/a
2021	126	9.0	14.0	n/a
2022	137	4.0	34.2	n/a
2023	156	4.0	39.0	n/a
2024	192	6.0	32.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Choices Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	465	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	465	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	278	9.0	30.9	n/a
2005	194	8.0	24.3	0
2006	172	7.0	24.6	0
2007	174	7.0	24.9	0
2008	195	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	194	5.0	38.8	0
2010	240	6.0	40.0	0
2011	208	7.0	29.7	0
2012	158	7.0	22.5	0
2013	128	7.0	18.2	0
2014	104	6.9	15.0	0
2015	116	n/a	n/a	0
2016	105	8.0	13.1	0
2017	102	8.0	12.7	n/a
2018	81	8.0	10.1	n/a
2019	98	8.0	12.2	n/a
2020	119	9.0	13.2	n/a
2021	126	9.0	14.0	n/a
2022	137	4.0	34.2	n/a
2023	156	4.0	39.0	n/a
2024	192	6.0	32.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Choices Alternative School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,265
2022	$9,445
2023	$9,917
2024	$12,489

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Choices Alternative School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Choices Alternative School)	27.3	18.2	9.1%
End of Course American Government (Canton City)	49.2	32.2	17%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	98	156	59.2%
African American	39	66	69.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	34	56	64.7%
Two or More Races	19	27	42.1%

Schools Near Choices Alternative School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Choices Alternative School	Public	11-12	521 Tuscarawas St W	Canton	44702	Stark County	Canton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 451-3300	192	6	32.0		64 (33.3%)	80 (41.7%)	15 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (16.1%)	2.9	847^th of 864 public high schools	2.0%		4.4	818^th of 867 public high schools	5.7%	29	18.8	20.0	0.0		0.0		$12,489
Stark High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1379 Garfield Ave SW Ste B	Canton	44706	Stark County	Stark High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(234) 214-4140	121	7	18.6		58 (47.9%)	30 (24.8%)	9 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (19.8%)								(n/a)						9.1	$11,690
McKinley High School	Public	9-12	2323 17th St NW	Canton	44708	Stark County	Canton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 438-2712	2,130	132	16.1		692 (32.5%)	848 (39.8%)	295 (13.8%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	288 (13.5%)	9	747^th of 864 public high schools	13.5%		8.9	751^st of 867 public high schools	13.4%	4	33.5	24.3	25.0	33.1	9.7	26.6	$15,370
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton	Public, Charter	9-12	2400 Cleveland Ave NW	Canton	44709	Stark County	Summit Academy Secondary - Canton	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 453-8547	70	4	17.0		44 (62.9%)	12 (17.1%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (18.6%)	7.3	766^th of 864 public high schools	11.3%		4.3	821^st of 867 public high schools	5.3%	55		42.9	21.1	19.0	0.0	11.1	$10,171
Canton Harbor High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1731 Grace Ave NE	Canton	44705	Stark County	Canton Harbor High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 452-8414	127	10	12.7		64 (50.4%)	43 (33.9%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.4%)	11.5	719^th of 864 public high schools	16.8%		6.8	777^th of 867 public high schools	10.4%	58	34.5	42.9	42.9	24.0	10.5	9.1	$12,869
Canton South High School	Public	9-12	600 Faircrest St SE	Canton	44707	Stark County	Canton Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 484-8000	814	35	23.2	53.9%	636 (78.1%)	74 (9.1%)	22 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (9.7%)	44.6	511^th of 864 public high schools	40.9%		43.8	525^th of 867 public high schools	39.4%	14	59.8	66.4	61.7	59.2	40.8	51.5	$15,170
Perry High School	Public	9-12	3737 13th St SW	Massillon	44710	Stark County	Perry Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 477-3486	1,475	76	19.4	40.1%	1,284 (87.1%)	38 (2.6%)	72 (4.9%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (4.8%)	69	210^th of 864 public high schools	75.7%		68.6	214^th of 867 public high schools	75.3%	4	86.2	82.9	80.4	74.4	42.5	68.8	$11,083
GlenOak High School	Public	9-12	1801 Schneider St NE	Canton	44721	Stark County	Plain Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 491-3800	2,114	91	23.2	44.7%	1,492 (70.6%)	309 (14.6%)	74 (3.5%)	18 (0.9%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	210 (9.9%)	58.9	346^th of 864 public high schools	60.0%		55	400^th of 867 public high schools	53.9%	54	74.0	78.2	75.9	71.2	33.4	58.6	$10,185
East Canton High School	Public	9-12	310 Browning Ct N	East Canton	44730	Stark County	Osnaburg Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 488-0316	264	17	15.8		240 (90.9%)	5 (1.9%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	45	505^th of 864 public high schools	41.6%		54.1	412^th of 867 public high schools	52.5%	93	67.2	69.7	61.8	66.2	31.8	33.3	$10,748
Hoover High School	Public	9-12	525 7th St NE	North Canton	44720	Stark County	North Canton City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 497-5620	1,533	86	17.8	27.3%	1,331 (86.8%)	55 (3.6%)	41 (2.7%)	30 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (5.0%)	79.9	83^rd of 864 public high schools	90.4%		80.4	78^th of 867 public high schools	91.0%	5	90.6	88.6	86.1	84.3	63.9	76.3	$12,018

Frequently Asked Questions about Choices Alternative School

How many students attend Choices Alternative School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 192 students attended Choices Alternative School.

What district is Choices Alternative School in?

Canton City

What schools feed into Choices Alternative School?

Choices Alternative School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Belle Stone Elementary School
Elementary : Canton Arts Academy @ Summit
Elementary : Cedar Elementary School
Elementary : Gibbs Elementary School
Elementary : Harter Elementary School
Elementary : Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
Elementary : Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
Elementary : Worley Elementary School
Middle : Clarendon Intermediate School
Middle : Crenshaw Middle School
Middle : McGregor Intermediate School
Middle : STEAMM Academy
Middle : Youtz Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of Choices Alternative School?

Students at Choices Alternative School are 42% African American, 33% White, 16% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Is Choices Alternative School a good school?

Choices Alternative School ranks in the bottom 2.0% of Ohio high schools.

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