The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy is a tuition-free online public charter school for grades K-12. The school is headquartered in Independence, Ohio, United States. OHDELA uses different types of curricula such as Calvert and ThinkCentral. OHDELA gives parents the choice of which to use.
Serving 6,486 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alternative Education Academy 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6,486 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 25% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Education Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alternative Education Academy's student population of 6,486 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 201 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
6,486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
201 teachers
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Alternative Education Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alternative Education Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2886 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
25%
17%
White
59%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative Education Academy's ranking?
Alternative Education Academy is ranked #2886 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Alternative Education Academy often compared to?
Alternative Education Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Jerkins-harris Academy Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Education Academy?
The graduation rate of Alternative Education Academy is 25%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Alternative Education Academy?
6,486 students attend Alternative Education Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alternative Education Academy students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Education Academy?
Alternative Education Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Education Academy offer ?
Alternative Education Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Alternative Education Academy part of?
Alternative Education Academy is part of Alternative Education Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Education Academy located?
Alternative Education Academy is located in the West Akron neighborhood of Independence, OH.
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