Highlands School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213

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Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools Memberships: Southern Association of Independent Schools, Alabama Association of Independent Schools.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 317 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,650
Acceptance rate: 88%
Application Deadline: Dec. 7 / May. 31
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1958

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

317 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

68%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 7 / May. 31

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,650

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

$15,650 for K - 8 $9,300 for 4K $12,840 for 6-weeks - 3K

Acceptance Rate

88%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Trey Adams

Admissions Associate

Hollie Woodis

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Golf Club, Junior United Nations Assembly, Scholars' Bowl, Student Council (Middle School)

Recreational Athletic Programs:
National Junior Honor Society, Soccer

School Notes

Highlands School is Birmingham'sprogressive independent school with a commitment to preparing and motivating students to thrive and make positive differences in a constantly-changing, global world.
6 weeks - 8th grade
Project based learning, Math in Focus, Differentiated Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Global Education
Middle School Advisory and Capstone programs

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Highlands School cost?

Highlands School's tuition is approximately $15,650 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Highlands School?

The acceptance rate of Highlands School is 88%, which is lower than the national average of 90%.

What sports does Highlands School offer?

Highlands School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Track and Field.

What is Highlands School's ranking?

Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Highlands School?

The application deadline for Highlands School is Dec. 7 / May. 31.

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