Serving 400 students in grades 6-9, I3 Academy Phase 2 ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I3 Academy Phase 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
I3 Academy Phase 2's student population of 400 students has grown by 325% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
I3 Academy Phase 2 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I3 Academy Phase 2 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
91%
31%
White
3%
50%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I3 Academy Phase 2's ranking?
I3 Academy Phase 2 is ranked #994 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend I3 Academy Phase 2?
400 students attend I3 Academy Phase 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of I3 Academy Phase 2 students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I3 Academy Phase 2?
I3 Academy Phase 2 has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does I3 Academy Phase 2 offer ?
I3 Academy Phase 2 offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is I3 Academy Phase 2 part of?
I3 Academy Phase 2 is part of I3 Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is I3 Academy Phase 2 located?
I3 Academy Phase 2 is located in the South Eastlake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 2 other public schools located in South Eastlake.
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