How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Breakthrough Charter School | LIFE Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion, Alabama | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 282 | 305 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 25:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Breakthrough Charter School | LIFE Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,862 | $15,233 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.0% | 25.5% |
| State Revenue | 63.2% | 64.1% |
| Local Revenue | 13.8% | 10.3% |
Breakthrough Charter School
Federal State Local
LIFE Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Breakthrough Charter School | LIFE Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.0% | 0.3% |
| African American | 64.5% | 93.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.6% | 82.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Breakthrough Charter School | LIFE Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.4% | 43.9% |
School Types
Breakthrough Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
LIFE Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.