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Build Up Community School

222 6th Ave Sw Birmingham, AL 35211

Tel: (205) 578-8085

www.buildup.work

Quick Facts (2026)

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 (2026)

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%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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 $9,571 for elementary schools and $13,245 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).