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#121 of 207 private schools in AL
Build Up Community School
High School · Birmingham, AL
A private high school in Birmingham, AL serving grades 9th – 12th.
222 6TH AVE SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Build Up Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,331/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,286
Median home value
$94,500
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
40.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Glen Iris Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Magic City Acceptance AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Build Up Community School is listed in Birmingham, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Build Up Community School
Build Up Community School is a private high school in Birmingham, AL, serving approximately 57 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Build Up Community School
What grades does Build Up Community School serve?
Build Up Community School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Build Up Community School?
Build Up Community School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Build Up Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Build Up Community School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Build Up Community School rank in AL?
Build Up Community School ranks #121 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Build Up Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Build Up Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Build Up Community School a private school?
Yes, Build Up Community School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Build Up Community School a religious school?
No, Build Up Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 578-8085
- Area population (ZIP 35211)
- 25,267
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35211; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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