Very Good
#54 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 26% of private schools
Cornerstone High School
High School · Birmingham, AL
A private high school in Birmingham, AL serving grades 9th – 12th.
959 HUFFMAN RD, Birmingham, AL 35215
- 9.4:1 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 Cornerstone High 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$51,854
Median home value
$146,900
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35215; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High SchoolmagnetEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 8–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,123 | Compare → |
| Banks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Banks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Center Point High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 764 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cornerstone High School is listed in Birmingham, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cornerstone High School
Cornerstone High School is a private high school in Birmingham, AL, serving approximately 151 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone High School
What grades does Cornerstone High School serve?
Cornerstone High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cornerstone High School?
Cornerstone High School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cornerstone High School rank in AL?
Cornerstone High School ranks #54 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Cornerstone High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cornerstone High School a private school?
Yes, Cornerstone High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cornerstone High School a religious school?
Cornerstone High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 195 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 591-7600
- Area population (ZIP 35215)
- 46,372
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 35215; 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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