ALPHA II Alternative School vs Calico Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ALPHA II Alternative School
North York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
Calico Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
230 students
| Measure | ALPHA II Alternative School North York, Ontario | Calico Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 6 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #3809 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #3809 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | – | 230 |
| Enrolment | – | 230 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 28% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 15% |
| First language not English | – | 30% |
| Special education | – | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | North York | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/schools/index.asp?schno=5900 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/calico |
The verdict
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ALPHA II Alternative School better than Calico Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ALPHA II Alternative School and Calico Public School?
About 2 m in a straight line, between North York and North York in Ontario.
How do ALPHA II Alternative School and Calico Public School rank in Ontario?
ALPHA II Alternative School is unranked and Calico Public School is 3809th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).