Here's What to Expect When Applying
Applying to Alliance Academy of Cincinnati is simple, and we're here to help along the way. Learn what to expect from application through acceptance, including Open Enrollment, the lottery process, and next steps for your family.
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As a public school, we welcome applications from all students who meet age and residency criteria. For specific questions on the school's age and residency requirements, please contact us.
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Complete the online application right here on our website. Applications submitted during Open Enrollment are all given equal consideration through a lottery held after the closing date. See our Admissions page for this year's Open Enrollment dates.
You can also apply after Open Enrollment closes. Those applications are considered in the order received, after all earlier applications have been processed.
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When the Open Enrollment period ends, we compare the number of applications we received to the number of available seats in each grade level.
If more seats are available than applicants, we accept all eligible children who applied during Open Enrollment.
If we have fewer seats available than applicants, a lottery will take place to determine which students get a seat and which students are placed on the waiting list. Preferences vary by school and will be granted accordingly during the lottery process.
Children who apply after Open Enrollment closes are processed in the order their applications are received and are placed on the appropriate list – accepted or waiting list.
If your child is on the waiting list, don’t be discouraged! Seats often become available throughout the spring and summer. We will continue to keep you informed if your child remains on the waiting list. -
If your child is accepted, we’ll reach out by mail, email, and text with a list of required documents that will need to be completed by a certain date and details about your Parent Portal account. The enrollment process is simple, all documents can be securely completed or uploaded online through the Parent Portal.
Our goal is to provide each student with a quality education that meets their individual needs. To do this, each accepted student will be assessed to ensure they are placed at the appropriate instructional level based on math and reading ability. Testing generally takes 90 minutes to complete. Information on how to sign up for this test will be included in your child's acceptance package. Visit our Grade Level Placement Model FAQ to learn more.
Important paperwork needed to enroll:- Admissions Form
- Official Release of Records
- Proof of Residency
- Grade Level Assessment (Grades 1-8)
- Attendance Expectations Form
- Home Language Questionnaire
- Immunization Records
- Student Device Agreement
- Student Residency Questionnaire
- Transportation Permission Form
- Vision Screen (kindergarten students only)
- Dental Health Screen (kindergarten/first grade students only)
- Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan (if applicable)
Middle school and high school students only:
- Course Request Form (9th grade students)
- Current High School Transcript (10th-12th grade students)
- NWEA and/or PSAT ELA/Math scores (or schedule to take NWEA assessment at the school)
- Online Course and Independent Study Authorization Form
Start Your Application
Apply online, in person, or over the phone, and don’t hesitate to ask us questions along the way! We are here for you.
Admissions
Our Admissions team is here to answer your questions about applying, enrollment, and what to expect along the way.