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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 average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Alabama charter public high school have a Graduation Rate 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%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
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%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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
Charter School
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
Charter School
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
Charter School
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).

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