Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, I3 Academy Phase 2 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I3 Academy Phase 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
I3 Academy Phase 2's student population of 298 students has grown by 217% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
I3 Academy Phase 2 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I3 Academy Phase 2 is 0.21, 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
#994 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
89%
32%
White
4%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 I3 Academy Phase 2's ranking?
I3 Academy Phase 2 is ranked #994 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are I3 Academy Phase 2 often compared to?
I3 Academy Phase 2is often viewed alongside schools like I3 Academy Phase 1, Legacy Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend I3 Academy Phase 2?
298 students attend I3 Academy Phase 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of I3 Academy Phase 2 students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I3 Academy Phase 2?
I3 Academy Phase 2 has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does I3 Academy Phase 2 offer ?
I3 Academy Phase 2 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is I3 Academy Phase 2 part of?
I3 Academy Phase 2 is part of I3 Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is I3 Academy Phase 2 located?
I3 Academy Phase 2 is located in the South Eastlake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 2 other public schools located in South Eastlake.
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