Build Up in Birmingham, AL is a nonsectarian, co–ed career and technical school serving grades 9 through 12 in a midsize city neighborhood.
The school enrolls 44 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 7 teaching staff members.
Located in the Ensley neighborhood, Build Up has a student body that is 97.67% students of color, ranking it among Alabama's top 20% of private schools for diversity.
Tuition information is not provided, but the local average high school private tuition in Birmingham is $13,245.
Build Up is part of other school and special emphasis associations, emphasizing its vocational and technical education focus in an urban environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational/Technical School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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 Build Up?
The application deadline for Build Up is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Build Up located?
Build Up is located in the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other private schools located in Ensley.
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