Muscle Shoals Career Academy

321 Jim Holland Drive
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

www.mscs.k12.al.us

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Muscle Shoals Career Academy (MSCA), located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, serves as a specialized educational hub within the Muscle Shoals City Schools district. The academy is designed to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and the professional workforce by offering students hands-on, career-focused training. Its curriculum is centered on providing students with the technical skills and industry-recognized certifications necessary to excel in high-demand fields, preparing them for both immediate employment and post-secondary educational pursuits.

Beyond standard academic coursework, the MSCA emphasizes experiential learning and community integration. By leveraging partnerships with local businesses and industries, the academy provides students with unique opportunities for internships, job shadowing, and real-world project work. This integrated approach ensures that students not only master core academic concepts but also develop the professional habits and practical expertise required to thrive in the modern economy, reinforcing the district’s commitment to college and career readiness.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Muscle Shoals City
Phone:	(256)389-2660
Website:	http://www.mscs.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

9th

10th

11th

12th