For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 218 students in Bessemer, AL.
Bessemer, AL public charter schools have a diversity score of 0.32, which is less than the Alabama public charter school average of 0.37.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter school average of 86% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bessemer, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama Aerospace And Aviation High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
114 2nd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702
Grades: 9-10
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2400 7th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 354-3709
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 354-3709
Grades: K-7
| 139 students
Bessemer, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in Bessemer, AL?
2 public charter schools are located in Bessemer, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Bessemer?
Bessemer public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter schools average of 86% (majority Black).
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