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#90 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 43% of private schools
Higdon Hill School
High School · Birmingham, AL
A private high school in Birmingham, AL serving grades 7th – 12th.
6869-5TH AVE SO., Birmingham, AL 35212
- 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 Higdon Hill 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 15Somewhat 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
$34,565
Median home value
$210,400
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
40.5%
Poverty rate
40.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35212; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranathan AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Woodlawn High SchoolmagnetEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Schools of AlabamaPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 648 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Higdon Hill School is listed in Birmingham, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Higdon Hill School
Higdon Hill School is a private high school in Birmingham, AL, serving approximately 57 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Higdon Hill School
What grades does Higdon Hill School serve?
Higdon Hill School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Higdon Hill School?
Higdon Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higdon Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Higdon Hill 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 Higdon Hill School rank in AL?
Higdon Hill School ranks #90 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Higdon Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Higdon Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Higdon Hill School a private school?
Yes, Higdon Hill 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 Higdon Hill School a religious school?
No, Higdon Hill School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Gender Split
- 30% M / 70% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 903-6359
- Area population (ZIP 35212)
- 10,059
- Area average commute
- 20.9 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 35212; 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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