Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy in Montgomery, AL, ranked #1065 in the state in 2023, showing improvement from #1240 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 20% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged 6–9%, also lower than the state average, and science proficiency was 20%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment rose from 135 students in 2022 to 181 in 2023, with minority enrollment consistently near 99% and 88% eligible for free lunch, indicating stable high socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 6–12 with 211 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, ranking in the top 1% statewide for student attention among Union County NJ high schools.
Graduation rates ranged from 30–39% in recent years, significantly below the Alabama state average near 88%, reflecting ongoing challenges in student completion.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: FEWS SECONDARY ALT serves the northwest part of Montgomery, AL, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy's student population of 212 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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School Rankings
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy 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 Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy is 0.12, 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
#1065 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
94%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
1%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Graduation Rate
30-39%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)98.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2009–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy's ranking?
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy is ranked #1065 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy often compared to?
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd Middle School, Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy?
The graduation rate of Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy?
212 students attend Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy?
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy offer ?
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy part of?
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy is part of Montgomery County School District.
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