Brinkley Heights Urban Academy (2026 Profile)

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About the School

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is a private Christian School for at-risk inner-city children.
BHUA is an interventionist type of school with an emphasis on early intervention through early childhood education.
BHUA's focus is on educating the whole student in a nurturing safe environment where academic, social, and spiritual growth is pursued with fervor.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 108 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Brinkley Heights Urban Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
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Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
Pre-K	9
Kind	10
1	10
2	10
3	7
4	10
5	10
6	12
7	10
9	7
10	4
11	5
12	4

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Student Body

Total Students

108 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

82%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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When is the application deadline for Brinkley Heights Urban Academy?

The application deadline for Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Brinkley Heights Urban Academy located?

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is located in the The Heights neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 1 other private schools located in The Heights.

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5 4/8/2020

I love this school. 5 of my grandchildren go there. We are so blessed and we thank our Lord for the privilege of them going there. Thank you God.

- Posted by Parent - Lisa Nelson

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