Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute serves 599 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute's student population of 599 students has grown by 146% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
599 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
93%
31%
White
n/a
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
599 students attend Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute offer ?
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute part of?
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute is part of Life Academy School District.
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