- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Mobile, AL
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy
Federal NCES profile for Acceleration Day and Evening Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010019702432Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 39.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 513
- students enrolled
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Maef Public Charter Schools · Alabama
NCES ID 010019702432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010019702432 · Mobile, AL High · MID · CHARTER
513 enr · 39.5:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Acceleration Preparatory Academy (322 students)
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
How Acceleration Day and Evening Academy compares
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39.5:1 | ▲ 123% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
39.5:1
students per teacher
- 123% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 90.6%
White 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Acceleration Day and Evening Academy is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maef Public Charter Schools reports $12,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acceleration Day and Evening Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Acceleration Day and Evening Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Mobile
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baker High School
Standard public school
2,271 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wp Davidson High School
Standard public school
1,470 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Murphy High School
Standard public school
1,212 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Ben C Rain High School
Standard public school
587 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
John L Leflore Magnet School
Standard public school
582 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative education program
259 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acceleration Day and Evening Academy
How many students attend Acceleration Day and Evening Academy?
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy has 513 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acceleration Day and Evening Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Acceleration Day and Evening Academy is 39.5:1, which is 123% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 152% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acceleration Day and Evening Academy?
71.9% of students at Acceleration Day and Evening Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acceleration Day and Evening Academy?
The largest demographic group at Acceleration Day and Evening Academy is African American at 90.6% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acceleration Day and Evening Academy?
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Maef Public Charter Schools?
Besides Acceleration Day and Evening Academy, Maef Public Charter Schools also operates Acceleration Preparatory Academy (322 students). See the Maef Public Charter Schools district page for the complete list.