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APS Online

Summary:

APS Online is an alternative public virtual school in Akron, Ohio, serving grades 2-12 with a total enrollment of 335 students. The school is part of the Akron City School District, which is ranked 606 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

APS Online has seen significant improvements in recent years, with its four-year graduation rate increasing from 6.3% in 2022-2023 to 78.9% in 2023-2024. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Ohio State Tests, is generally lower than the Akron City School District and the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades were 25% and 9.5%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 49% and 46.3%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Bulldog Virtual Academy and Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School, APS Online's academic performance is generally lower.

Despite the challenges in academic performance, APS Online has made progress in reducing chronic absenteeism, with the rate decreasing from 35.0% in 2021-2022 to 14.2% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse compared to the nearby schools, which could present both opportunities and challenges for the school to ensure that its curriculum, instructional strategies, and support services are culturally responsive and meet the needs of its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 2-12

 10 N Main St
       Akron, OH  44308-1958

(330) 761-2718

District: Akron City

SchoolDigger Rank:
879th of 1,046 Ohio Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.5%
White:
34.9%
Two or more races:
15.2%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details APS Online is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details APS Online ranks worse than 84% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details APS Online ranks worse than 87.3% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at APS Online who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

APS Online:

SchoolDigger ranks APS Online 879th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See APS Online in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks APS Online 754th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See APS Online in the ranking list.)

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Akron City:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron City 606th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for APS Online

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Rank History for all elementary school students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.13 1452nd 1596 9.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.08 1350th 1447 6.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for APS Online

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Rank History for all middle school students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.37 900th 1048 14.1%
2024 13.75 879th 1046 16.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.09 853rd 974 12.4%
2024 14.66 841st 989 15.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.13 834th 943 11.6%
2024 11.24 816th 942 13.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.08 807th 963 16.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.32 284th 436 34.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.26 762nd 805 5.3%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.03 761st 867 12.2%
2024 8.59 754th 864 12.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.02 702nd 805 12.8%
2024 10.71 718th 822 12.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.01 743rd 813 8.6%
2024 10.09 697th 798 12.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.84 722nd 819 11.8%
2024 3.44 779th 816 4.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.10 282nd 323 12.7%
2024 15.48 267th 318 16.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at APS Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.82 676th 756 10.6%
2024 14.53 650th 754 13.8%
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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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for APS Online

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 283 540 12 43 0 0 142 0 1020
2023 117 149 5 13 0 0 51 0 335

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 APS Online

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1020 0.0 n/a n/a
2023 335 0.0 n/a 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 APS Online

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1020 0.0 n/a n/a
2023 335 0.0 n/a 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 APS Online

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $3,384
2023 $3,915

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Students at APS Online are 44% African American, 35% White, 15% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

APS Online ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Ohio alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended APS Online.


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