Serving 338 students in grades 6-12, Magic City Acceptance Academy ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Magic City Acceptance Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Magic City Acceptance Academy's student population of 338 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Magic City Acceptance Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magic City Acceptance Academy is 0.55, 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
#483 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
11%
32%
White
63%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magic City Acceptance Academy's ranking?
Magic City Acceptance Academy is ranked #483 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magic City Acceptance Academy?
The graduation rate of Magic City Acceptance Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Magic City Acceptance Academy?
338 students attend Magic City Acceptance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Magic City Acceptance Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magic City Acceptance Academy?
Magic City Acceptance Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Magic City Acceptance Academy offer ?
Magic City Acceptance Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Magic City Acceptance Academy part of?
Magic City Acceptance Academy is part of Magic City Acceptance Academy School District.
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