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Higdon Hill School

Higdon Hill School in Birmingham, AL serves 63 students in grades 7 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based environment in the Eastlake neighborhood.

The co–educational alternative school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 7 teachers.

Student diversity includes 34 White (not Hispanic), 20 Black (not Hispanic), and 3 Hispanic students.

The school operates without religious affiliation or membership in an educational association.

As an alternative school in Birmingham, Higdon Hill offers a midsize city setting for secondary education from grade 7 to 12.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 63 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Student Body

Total Students

63 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Higdon Hill School?

The application deadline for Higdon Hill School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Higdon Hill School is located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other private schools located in Eastlake.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 63 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Birmingham, AL is $9,066 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 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).