How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alabama Connections Academy | Athens Renaissance School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Athens, AL | Athens, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 7,822 | 606 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | - | 28.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.5% | 16.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alabama Connections Academy | Athens Renaissance School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,240 | $11,561 |
| District | Limestone County Schools | Athens City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alabama Connections Academy | Athens Renaissance School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.1% | 83.5% |
| African American | 25.9% | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alabama Connections Academy | Athens Renaissance School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 364:1 | 329:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 0.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.