The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 81%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (09-10)
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)22%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)32%
81%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)8%
4%
Black
(09-10)83%
17%
White
(09-10)7%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
97%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OH state average).
How many students attend Alpha: School Of Excellence For Boys?
196 students attend Alpha: School Of Excellence For Boys.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Alpha: School Of Excellence For Boys students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alpha: School Of Excellence For Boys offer ?
Alpha: School Of Excellence For Boys offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alpha: School Of Excellence For Boys part of?
Alpha: School Of Excellence For Boys is part of Youngstown City School District.
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