Below Average
#1127 of 1,356 schools in AL
Magic City Acceptance Academy
High School · Magic City Acceptance Academy · Birmingham, AL
A charter high school in Birmingham, AL where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 Bagby Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Magic City Acceptance Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Magic City Acceptance Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Birmingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,383
Median home value
$465,600
Median rent
$1,246/mo
College educated
54.4%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Build Up Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Ephesus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Glen Iris Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,541NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Magic City Acceptance Academy is listed in Magic City Acceptance Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magic City Acceptance Academy
Magic City Acceptance Academy is a public high school in Birmingham, AL, part of Magic City Acceptance Academy, serving approximately 343 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,127 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magic City Acceptance Academy
What grades does Magic City Acceptance Academy serve?
Magic City Acceptance Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Magic City Acceptance Academy?
Magic City Acceptance Academy has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magic City Acceptance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Magic City Acceptance Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magic City Acceptance Academy rank in AL?
Magic City Acceptance Academy ranks #1,127 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Magic City Acceptance Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Magic City Acceptance Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Magic City Acceptance Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magic City Acceptance Academy has 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Magic City Acceptance Academy a charter school?
Yes, Magic City Acceptance Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Magic City Acceptance Academy a Title I school?
No, Magic City Acceptance Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magic City Acceptance Academy?
54.2% of students at Magic City Acceptance Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (205) 961-3204
- Area population (ZIP 35209)
- 33,476
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35209; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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