Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy For Science Foreign Language ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Science Foreign Language ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Science Foreign Language's student population of 303 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Academy For Science Foreign Language ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Science Foreign Language is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
59%
32%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Science Foreign Language's ranking?
Academy For Science Foreign Language is ranked #234 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Academy For Science Foreign Language often compared to?
Academy For Science Foreign Languageis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Academy For Science Foreign Language?
303 students attend Academy For Science Foreign Language.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Academy For Science Foreign Language students are Black, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Science Foreign Language?
Academy For Science Foreign Language has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy For Science Foreign Language offer ?
Academy For Science Foreign Language offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Science Foreign Language part of?
Academy For Science Foreign Language is part of Huntsville City School District.
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