Academy For Science Foreign Language

School Overview
The Academy for Science and Foreign Language (ASFL), located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a specialized magnet school within the Huntsville City Schools district that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its unique focus on two primary pillars: an intensive science and technology curriculum and a comprehensive world language program. By integrating these disciplines into daily instruction, ASFL aims to prepare students to be globally competitive and technologically literate citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the Academy for Science and Foreign Language is known for fostering a culturally diverse and inclusive learning community. The school encourages students to pursue fluency in foreign languages while engaging in hands-on, inquiry-based scientific exploration. As part of the Huntsville City Schools system, the academy leverages its location in a city renowned for aerospace and engineering to provide students with enrichment opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application.
303
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy For Science Foreign Language
Demographic Student Count
White55
Hispanic35
Black177
Asian3
Two or More30
American Indian3
  • Black
    177 (58.4%)
  • White
    55 (18.2%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (11.6%)
  • Two or More
    30 (9.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Huntsville City
Phone: (256)428-7000
Website: http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 134
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy For Science Foreign Language
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten36
Grade 139
Grade 241
Grade 348
Grade 461
Grade 560
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy For Science Foreign Language
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13444.2%
Male16955.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)