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Build Up Community School

222 6th Ave Sw Birmingham, AL 35211

Tel: (205) 578-8085

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Vocational/Technical School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 57 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Build Up Community School in Birmingham, AL is a nonsectarian, co–ed career and vocational school serving grades 9 through 12 in a midsize city setting.
The school enrolls 57 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 7 full–time teachers.
The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools.
Tuition rates are consistent with local high school averages, with Birmingham private school high school tuition around $13,245.
Located in Birmingham's city community, the school serves families seeking career–focused education for high school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Vocational/Technical School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 57 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Build Up Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

School Type

Vocational/Technical School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Build Up Community School
9	14
10	11
11	20
12	12

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Student Body

Total Students

57 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Build Up Community School?

The application deadline for Build Up Community School 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).