Serving 80 students in grades 10-12, Pickerington Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Pickerington Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2482 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
36%
17%
White
46%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickerington Alternative School's ranking?
Pickerington Alternative School is ranked #2482 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pickerington Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Pickerington Alternative School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pickerington Alternative School?
80 students attend Pickerington Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pickerington Alternative School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pickerington Alternative School offer ?
Pickerington Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickerington Alternative School part of?
Pickerington Alternative School is part of Pickerington Local School District.
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