Serving 1,663 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alabama Destinations Career Academy 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 5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,663 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alabama Destinations Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alabama Destinations Career Academy's student population of 1,663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,663 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Alabama Destinations Career Academy 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 Alabama Destinations Career Academy is 0.60, 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
#1022 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
39%
31%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alabama Destinations Career Academy's ranking?
Alabama Destinations Career Academy is ranked #1022 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alabama Destinations Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Alabama Destinations Career Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Alabama Destinations Career Academy?
1,663 students attend Alabama Destinations Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alabama Destinations Career Academy students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Alabama Destinations Career Academy offer ?
Alabama Destinations Career Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alabama Destinations Career Academy part of?
Alabama Destinations Career Academy is part of Chickasaw City School District.
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