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Public other school · Chickasaw City

Alabama Destinations Career Academy

Grades KG–12 · Chickasaw, AL · NCES 010018802514

Virtual

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

1,663

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

61

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

27.4:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Alabama other enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

301

Alabama Destinations Career Academy: 1,663 reported students.

State peer staffing position

90th percentile

27.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Alabama Destinations Career Academy

Alabama Destinations Career Academy is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Chickasaw. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Chickasaw City. NCES reports 1,663 students for 2024–25.

Among 105 other schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 463 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.4:1, above the Alabama median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50%) and Black (38.7%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Alabama Destinations Career Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 27.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
1.8%
Students with disabilities
4.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
70.7%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White50%
  • Hispanic5.5%
  • Black38.7%
  • Asian0.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Multiracial3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported as offered

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Chickasaw City

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Chickasaw City Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

331 reported students

Chickasaw Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–06

301 reported students

Chickasaw City High School

High · Grades 09–12

241 reported students

Chickasaw Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

143 reported students

View all 5 district schools →