Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, Acceleration Day And Evening Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy's student population of 409 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acceleration Day And Evening Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1133 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
90%
32%
White
6%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acceleration Day And Evening Academy's ranking?
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy is ranked #1133 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acceleration Day And Evening Academy?
The graduation rate of Acceleration Day And Evening Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Acceleration Day And Evening Academy?
409 students attend Acceleration Day And Evening Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Acceleration Day And Evening Academy students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acceleration Day And Evening Academy?
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Acceleration Day And Evening Academy offer ?
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Acceleration Day And Evening Academy part of?
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy is part of Maef Public Charter Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Acceleration Day And Evening Academy located?
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy is located in the Bolton neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Bolton.
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