Columbus Alternative High School vs Linden-McKinley STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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
Linden-McKinley STEM Academy
Columbus · Public high · Grades 7–12
795 students
| Measure | Columbus Alternative High School Columbus, Ohio | Linden-McKinley STEM Academy Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 802 | #770 of 802 |
| National rank | #3749 of 16,910 | #16564 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 820 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 15% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Alternative High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 10.5).
- •Columbus Alternative High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 15%).
- •Columbus Alternative High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 17%).
- •Linden-McKinley STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.0).
- •Columbus Alternative High School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 795.
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 Linden-McKinley STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Alternative High School ranks higher (68.2 vs 10.5 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 Linden-McKinley STEM Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Alternative High School: 820. Linden-McKinley STEM Academy: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Alternative High School and Linden-McKinley STEM Academy rank in Ohio?
Columbus Alternative High School is 237th of 802 and Linden-McKinley STEM Academy is 770th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).