Banks Academy is a Christian co鈥揺d private high school located in Birmingham, AL, serving grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 71 students.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 supported by six teachers in a midsize city setting.
Banks Academy's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for diversity.
Tuition data for Banks Academy is not provided; the average high school tuition in Birmingham is $13,245.
The school is situated in an urban community and offers a regular elementary and secondary academic program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Banks Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Banks Academy?
The application deadline for Banks Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Banks Academy is The American Academy For Young Professionals (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Happy Kids Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
8429 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Rising Hope Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7916 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 305-4948
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 305-4948
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 39 students
Eastlake United Methodist Elementary School
(Methodist)
7753 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
1 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 20 students
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Outreach Ministries
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8916 Pkwy E
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 730-1540
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 730-1540
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Higdon Hill School
Alternative School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 903-6359
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 903-6359
1.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students
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Alternative School
10- 67th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(291) 591-8100
Birmingham, AL 35206
(291) 591-8100
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
118 55th Street N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 629 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
(Christian)
118 55th Street N.
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8429 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Rising Hope Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7916 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 305-4948
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 305-4948
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 39 students
Eastlake United Methodist Elementary School
(Methodist)
7753 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
1 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 20 students
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Resurrection Christian Academy
(Christian)
356 Killough Springs Road
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
1.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 37 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8429 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Trinity Outreach Ministries
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8916 Pkwy E
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 730-1540
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 730-1540
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
The Children's Place-huffman U
(Methodist)
711 Gene Reed Rd
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 836-1362
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 836-1362
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 151 students
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Birmingham Church Of God Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
5600 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-1680
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-1680
2.9 miles
Gr: K | 76 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
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Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6251 Eastern Valley Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
8636.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
8637.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Yellow Jacket Boulevard
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4730
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4730
8638.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Mcadory School Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4700
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4700
8638.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Mccalla School Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
8639 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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