For the 2024-25 school year, there are 53 alternative public high schools serving 366 students in Alabama.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Alabama are Marion County Alternative School, Continuous Learning Center and Evening Educational Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Alabama alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy, with 40-44% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Alabama (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
188 Winchester Dr
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1870 Pleasant Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Evening Educational Options
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Military Road
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Grades: 10-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Grades: 6-12
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allgood Alternative School
Alternative School
45 Community Rd
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1960
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1960
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
211 Lake Ave
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
155 20th Street Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Autauga County Alternative School
Alternative School
816 Cardinal Ln
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-3833
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-3833
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
C I T Y Program
Alternative School
435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
C P Carmichael Alternative School
Alternative School
1323 Veterans Drive
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
1200 Church Avenue Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-7901
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-7901
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cf Taylor Alternative School
Alternative School
19150 Wilters Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 970-4415
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 970-4415
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee County Career Technology Center
Alternative School
600 Bay Springs Rd
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Chilton County Alternative School
Alternative School
15 1st Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Alternative School
Alternative School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads School
Alternative School
1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Area Resource Education
Alternative School
192 County Road 940
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-6371
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-6371
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Community Comprehensive Learning Center
Alternative School
301 1st Street Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Alternative School
Alternative School
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Dupuy Alternative School
Alternative School
4500 14th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-3250
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-3250
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
401 Martin Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Escambia County Alternative School
Alternative School
21280 Highway 31
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-4113
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-4113
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Etowah County Refocus Center
Alternative School
106 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Alternative School
Alternative School
6405 Ave D
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Florence Learning Center
Alternative School
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden City Alternative School
Alternative School
607 S 12th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Genesis School
Alternative School
111 Perryman Street
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Academy
Alternative School
530 Lake Drive
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-1100
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-1100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Alternative School
Alternative School
315 N Foster St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Centereast
Alternative School
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Judy Jester Learning Center
Alternative School
371 School Street
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Long Term Case
Alternative School
406 2nd Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Alabama include Marion County Alternative School, Continuous Learning Center and Evening Educational Options.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Alabama?
53 alternative public high schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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