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Banks Academy

8301 8th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35206

Tel: (205) 834-5433

banksacademy.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 71 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

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 (26-27)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 71 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Banks Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Banks Academy
9	20
10	22
11	12
12	17

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Student Body

Total Students

71 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Birmingham, AL is $9,671 for elementary schools and $12,266 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).