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:
847th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  39.0 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.3%
White:
35.9%
Two or more races:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Choices Alternative School ranks worse than 98% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.92. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Choices Alternative School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Choices Alternative School:

SchoolDigger ranks Choices Alternative School 847th 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 637th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2007 0.48 742nd 756 1.9%
2008 12.92 695th 767 9.4%
2009 0.14 782nd 791 1.1%
2010 0.52 804th 819 1.8%
2011 0.01 818th 818 0.0%
2012 1.75 807th 832 3.0%
2013 0.03 763rd 767 0.5%
2015 0.01 777th 778 0.1%
2016 2.01 765th 784 2.4%
2023 4.42 818th 867 5.7%
2024 2.92 847th 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 768th 805 4.6%
2024 1.73 812th 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 751st 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.

Choices Alternative School Test Scores
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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Choices Alternative School

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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Choices Alternative School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,265
2022 $9,445
2023 $9,917

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)27.318.2
 9.1%
   End of Course American Government (Canton City)49.232.2
 17%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students98156
 59.2%
African American3966
 69.2%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3456
 64.7%
Two or More Races1927
 42.1%


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Students at Choices Alternative School are 42% African American, 36% White, 17% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Choices Alternative School.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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