Columbus Alternative High School vs Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Alternative High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
820 students
Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6)
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
369 students
| Measure | Columbus Alternative High School Columbus, Ohio | Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6) Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 802 | #1676 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #3749 of 16,910 | #49374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 820 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 24% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Alternative High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 10.3).
- •Columbus Alternative High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •Columbus Alternative High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 22%).
- •Columbus Alternative High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.7).
- •Columbus Alternative High School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 369.
The Success Index (US) 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 Columbus Alternative High School better than Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6)?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Alternative High School ranks higher (68.2 vs 10.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbus Alternative High School and Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Alternative High School: 820. Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6): 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Alternative High School and Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6) rank in Ohio?
Columbus Alternative High School is 237th of 802 and Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6) is 1676th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).