For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 420 students in 35212, AL.
The top ranked public charter school in 35212, AL is I3 Academy Phase 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 35212 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public charter school average of 9%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 27% statewide average). Charter schools in 35212, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 35212, AL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
I3 Academy Phase 1
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 49th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
35212, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
956 50th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8370
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8370
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 46th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
6871 6th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
The Rushton Schoolgateway Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Highway
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Woodlawn High Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Woodlawn Middle Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 35212, AL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 35212, AL include I3 Academy Phase 1.
How many public charter schools are located in 35212?
1 public charter schools are located in 35212.
What is the racial composition of students in 35212?
35212 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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