The Akron Alternative Academy is a public high school in Akron, Ohio, that is part of the Akron Public Schools district. The school mostly helps students in grades 9–12 who do better in a smaller, more supportive learning environment. The number of students is relatively small, with an estimated student-teacher ratio of about 15:1. Akron Alternative Academy helps students stay on track for graduation by focusing on credit recovery, personalized learning plans, and flexible scheduling. Academic programs focus on core subjects, getting students ready to graduate, and getting them ready for a job. The student body is very diverse, with a lot of students from low-income and minority backgrounds, which is similar to the rest of the Akron community. Alternative schools usually don't have a lot of standardized test scores in math and reading because many of their students are behind grade level when they start. Akron Alternative Academy is known for its personalized approach, supportive environment, and focus on helping students finish high school and get ready for college or other options, such as taking the SAT or ACT.