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Alabama Connections Academy vs. Limestone County Area Vocational Technology

Should you attend Alabama Connections Academy or Limestone County Area Vocational Technology? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Alabama Connections Academy
21465 Al Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Limestone County Area Vocational Technology
505 E Sanderfer Rd
Athens, AL 35611
Overview
Serving 7,245 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alabama Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
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School Type
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Vocational
Grades Offered
K-12
10-12
Total Students
7,245 students
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% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alabama Connections Academy.
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Total Classroom Teachers
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18 teachers
(07-08 School Year Data)
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Limestone County Area Vocational Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2007-08 school year.

Test Scores

#885 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alabama Connections Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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8%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alabama Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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42%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alabama Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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28%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alabama Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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88%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alabama Connections Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alabama Connections Academy by grade.
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Kindergarten Students
251
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Grade 1 Students
273
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Grade 2 Students
317
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Grade 3 Students
366
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Grade 4 Students
377
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Grade 5 Students
416
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Grade 6 Students
482
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Grade 7 Students
644
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Grade 8 Students
823
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Grade 9 Students
866
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Grade 10 Students
844
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Grade 11 Students
872
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Grade 12 Students
714
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alabama Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alabama Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alabama Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alabama Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alabama Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alabama Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Alabama Connections Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alabama Connections Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alabama Connections Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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