Serving 731 students in grades 6-12, Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School's student population of 731 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1382 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
97%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School's ranking?
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School is ranked #1382 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School often compared to?
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School?
731 students attend Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School?
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School offer ?
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School part of?
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School is part of Alexander Local School District.
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