How do these districts compare?
| Metric | LIFE Academy | Magic City Acceptance Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Montgomery, Alabama | Homewood, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 305 | 338 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | LIFE Academy | Magic City Acceptance Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,233 | $14,541 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.5% | 18.6% |
| State Revenue | 64.1% | 64.7% |
| Local Revenue | 10.3% | 16.8% |
LIFE Academy
Federal State Local
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | LIFE Academy | Magic City Acceptance Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3% | 53.0% |
| African American | 93.5% | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.7% | 30.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.5% | 45.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | LIFE Academy | Magic City Acceptance 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 | 43.9% | 44.1% |
School Types
LIFE Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Magic City Acceptance 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.