Alexander High School is located in Albany, Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Alexander Local School District. Alexander is the most well educated school in Southeast Ohio. The K-12 school complex is located just off SR 32 east of Albany.
Serving 728 students in grades 6-12, Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School's student population of 728 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1382 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School's ranking?
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School is ranked #1382 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School often compared to?
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School?
728 students attend Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School?
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School offer ?
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School part of?
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School is part of Alexander Local School District.
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