Academy For Academics & Arts
Tel:
(256)428-7600
- Academy For Academics & Arts serves 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Academy For Academics & Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Academy For Academics & Arts's student population of 690 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 690 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Academy For Academics & Arts's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Academy For Academics & Arts is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #234 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 55% | 33% |
| White | 34% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huntsville City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Academy For Academics & Arts is Robert Neaves Center (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Robert Neaves Center (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sonnie Hereford Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Sonnie Hereford Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 600 students
0.3 miles
2755 Wilson Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256)428-7440 0.3 PK-6 600 - Huntsville Robert Neaves Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12
0.9 miles
817 Cook Ave.
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256)532-0300 0.9 K-12 n/a - Huntsville Montview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 215 students
1.3 miles
2600 Garvin Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256)428-7320 1.3 PK-6 215 - Huntsville Highlands Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 447 students
1.8 miles
2500 Barney Ave
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256)428-7200 1.8 PK-6 447 - Huntsville Westlawn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 307 students
1.8 miles
4217 9th Ave W
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256)428-7760 1.8 6-8 307
School Reviews
| 5 great school my daughter has recently went into 6th grade where she is taking dance, choir,strings while my 5th grade daughter is taking dance and strings till she can take more next year. - Posted by Parent - niaya |
| 2 Full of of snobs, backstabbers and hateful people. - Posted by Parent - prp12 |
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