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The Day Program

117 Plaza Circle Alabaster, AL 35007

Tel: (205) 664-1600

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 7-11
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The Day Program in Alabaster, AL is a nonsectarian special education school serving co–ed students in grades 7 through 11 within a suburban community.
The school enrolls 32 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.
Approximately 25% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The Day Program is located in a large suburb near other private and special education schools in the Alabaster area.
Enrollment focuses on middle and high school grades, providing specialized educational services in a nonsectarian setting.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 7-11
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-11

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Day Program
7	2
8	11
9	5
10	9
11	3
Ungraded	2

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School Motto

Empowering At-Risk Students in Shelby County, Alabama

Student Body

Total Students

32 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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The average private school tuition in Shelby County, AL is $12,127 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).