Serving 7,063 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alabama Connections 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 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 7,063 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alabama Connections Academy's student population of 7,063 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
7,063 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alabama Connections 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 Alabama Connections Academy is 0.56, 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
#855 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
30%
32%
White
59%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alabama Connections Academy's ranking?
Alabama Connections Academy is ranked #855 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alabama Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Alabama Connections Academy is 81%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Alabama Connections Academy?
7,063 students attend Alabama Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alabama Connections Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alabama Connections Academy offer ?
Alabama Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alabama Connections Academy part of?
Alabama Connections Academy is part of Limestone County School District.
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