Continuous Learning Center, a Mobile County alternative school serving grades 9–12, ranked #1133 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #477 in 2021 and remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 10% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 20%, also lower than the state average of 47%, with both subjects showing a downward trend since 2021.
Minority enrollment was 76%, with 213 of 302 students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need; enrollment reached 302 students with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1.
The graduation rate was 20% in 2023, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 88%, reflecting weaker performance over the past decade.
The school is Title I eligible and focused on supporting special needs students in a structured environment, but overall test scores and graduation outcomes remain below state averages for this Union County NJ high school alternative setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Continuous Learning Center's student population of 259 students has grown by 270% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Continuous Learning Center 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 Continuous Learning Center is 0.48, 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
#1133 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
68%
31%
White
25%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Continuous Learning Center's ranking?
Continuous Learning Center is ranked #1133 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Continuous Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Continuous Learning Center is 20%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Continuous Learning Center?
259 students attend Continuous Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Continuous Learning Center students are Black, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Continuous Learning Center?
Continuous Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Continuous Learning Center offer ?
Continuous Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Continuous Learning Center part of?
Continuous Learning Center is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Continuous Learning Center located?
Continuous Learning Center is located in the Carver neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Carver.
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