Banks Academy is a Christian co–ed private high school located in Birmingham, AL, serving grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 71 students.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by six teachers in a midsize city setting.
Banks Academy's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for diversity.
Tuition data for Banks Academy is not provided; the average high school tuition in Birmingham is $13,245.
The school is situated in an urban community and offers a regular elementary and secondary academic program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Banks Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Banks Academy?
The application deadline for Banks Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Banks Academy is The American Academy For Young Professionals (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Happy Kids Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
8429 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
0.2 miles
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7916 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 305-4948
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 305-4948
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 39 students
Eastlake United Methodist Elementary School
(Methodist)
7753 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
1 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 20 students
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Outreach Ministries
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8916 Pkwy E
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 730-1540
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 730-1540
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
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