Choices Alternative School
238 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Choices Alternative School, located in Canton, Ohio, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. Operating as part of the Canton City School District, the school focuses on providing an individualized approach to learning, often catering to students who need extra academic support, behavioral guidance, or a more flexible path toward graduation. By maintaining a smaller, more intimate setting, the program aims to foster a sense of community and stability for students who are at risk of disengaging from their education.
The curriculum at Choices emphasizes both credit recovery and personal development, utilizing smaller class sizes to ensure that teachers can provide targeted attention to each student’s specific needs. Beyond core academics, the school often incorporates social-emotional learning and behavioral interventions to help students overcome obstacles that have previously hindered their success. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital bridge, offering students a second chance to earn their diplomas and gain the necessary skills to transition successfully into post-secondary life or the workforce.
The curriculum at Choices emphasizes both credit recovery and personal development, utilizing smaller class sizes to ensure that teachers can provide targeted attention to each student’s specific needs. Beyond core academics, the school often incorporates social-emotional learning and behavioral interventions to help students overcome obstacles that have previously hindered their success. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital bridge, offering students a second chance to earn their diplomas and gain the necessary skills to transition successfully into post-secondary life or the workforce.
238
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 91 |
| Two or More | 49 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black91 (38.2%)
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White77 (32.4%)
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Two or More49 (20.6%)
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Hispanic18 (7.6%)
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American Indian2 (0.8%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Canton City |
| Phone: | (330)451-3300 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 238 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
23
Grade 10
21
Grade 11
17
Grade 12
177
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 23 |
| Grade 10 | 21 |
| Grade 11 | 17 |
| Grade 12 | 177 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 103 | 43.3% |
| Male | 135 | 56.7% |
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