For the 2025 school year, there are 5 charter public high schools serving 1,555 students in Alabama.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Alabama are Magic City Acceptance Academy, Breakthrough Charter School and Acceleration Day And Evening Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Alabama charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 52%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Acceleration Day And Evening Academy, with 50-54% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Alabama (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Grades: PK-10
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama Aerospace And Aviation High School
Charter School
114 2nd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702
Grades: 9-10
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
University Charter School Secondary
Charter School
134 University Drive
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440
Grades: 6-12
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Alabama include Magic City Acceptance Academy, Breakthrough Charter School and Acceleration Day And Evening Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Alabama?
5 charter public high schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama charter public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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