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Best Alabama Charter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 charter public high schools serving 2,732 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 I3 Academy Phase 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Alabama charter public high schools have an score of 11% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average).

Alabama charter public high school have a of 78%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Acceleration Day And Evening Academy, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Alabama (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Magic City Acceptance Academy

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 50%

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75 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204

Gr: 6-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #22.

Breakthrough Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461

Gr: PK-11 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #33.

I3 Academy Phase 2

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
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7901 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777

Gr: 6-9 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #44.

Acceleration Day And Evening Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050

Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

Lead Academy Building B

Charter School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
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2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127

Gr: 4-10 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Alabama Aerospace And Aviation High School

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114 2nd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702

Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: n/an/a

Floretta P Carson Visual And Performing Arts Academy

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3100 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 289-9437

Gr: 6-11 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: n/an/a

University Charter School Secondary

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134 University Drive
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440

Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

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 I3 Academy Phase 2.

How many charter public high schools are located in Alabama?

8 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).