Serving 15 students in grades 6-12, Mansfield City 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 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
27%
17%
White
66%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≤20%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mansfield City Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Mansfield City Alternative School is 20%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mansfield City Alternative School?
15 students attend Mansfield City Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mansfield City Alternative School students are White, 27% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mansfield City Alternative School?
Mansfield City Alternative School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mansfield City Alternative School offer ?
Mansfield City Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mansfield City Alternative School part of?
Mansfield City Alternative School is part of Mansfield City School District.
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