The American Academy for Young Professionals is Alabama's 1st boutique/micro education model for middle/high private/church school that specializes in individual student achievement, acceleration, advancement, and leadership development.
Our main niche is the ability to transform our system, immediately, to facilitate each student's individual academic and leadership development and success. It is our belief that a student in middle school should be preparing for high school and a student in high school should be preparing for college, a career institution, entrepreneurship, or immediate employment.
Classroom overcrowding and teaching everyone the same skills, especially at the high school level, is proving outdated, impractical, and disasterous.
AA-YP students are being educated as individuals and empowered for their individual success tracks.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked AL School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,550
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The American Academy For Young Professionals ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2003
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
8 students
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Professional - Office
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
See the website for all tuition and fees for middle & high school.
Summer Program Cost
$575
Summer Program Cost Notes
See the website for all tuition and fees.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Dr. Juliet L. Arrington
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
AA-YP Global Edu. TV Show, COSMOS
Arts and Music Programs:
Web Design
School Notes
- School Motto: Formed in the spirit of individualized student achievement, advancement, creativity, leadership, excellence, and service!
- Our mission is simple at The American Academy for Young Professionals. It is to create pathways for students in grades six through twelve to achieve, accelerate, develop and succeed both academically and in their leadership. Additionally, when the parents, the school, and the students work together as a team, the students ALWAYS WIN and ACHIEVE in a host of ways. Please visit our website or give the administrator a call to make an appointment to learn more about Alabama's Boutique Academy.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The American Academy For Young Professionals cost?
The American Academy For Young Professionals's tuition is approximately $9,550 for private students and $575 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of The American Academy For Young Professionals?
The acceptance rate of The American Academy For Young Professionals is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. The American Academy For Young Professionals's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alabama with low acceptance rates.
Does The American Academy For Young Professionals offer a summer program?
Yes, The American Academy For Young Professionals offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The American Academy For Young Professionals offer?
The American Academy For Young Professionals offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Soccer and Swimming.
What is The American Academy For Young Professionals's ranking?
The American Academy For Young Professionals ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The American Academy For Young Professionals?
The application deadline for The American Academy For Young Professionals is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The American Academy For Young Professionals located?
The American Academy For Young Professionals is located in the Roebuck neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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