The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (11-12)
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)n/a
5%
Black
(11-12)80%
34%
White
(11-12)20%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Drop Back In Academy?
95 students attend Drop Back In Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Drop Back In Academy students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What grades does Drop Back In Academy offer ?
Drop Back In Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Drop Back In Academy part of?
Drop Back In Academy is part of Mobile County School District.
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