Higdon Hill School in Birmingham, AL serves 63 students in grades 7 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased environment in the Eastlake neighborhood.
The co鈥揺ducational alternative school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 7 teachers.
Student diversity includes 34 White (not Hispanic), 20 Black (not Hispanic), and 3 Hispanic students.
The school operates without religious affiliation or membership in an educational association.
As an alternative school in Birmingham, Higdon Hill offers a midsize city setting for secondary education from grade 7 to 12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Higdon Hill School?
The application deadline for Higdon Hill School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Higdon Hill School located?
Higdon Hill School is located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other private schools located in Eastlake.
Nearby 91黑料s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Higdon Hill School is Maranathan Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Alabama Waldorf School (1.4 miles away)
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(291) 591-8100
Birmingham, AL 35206
(291) 591-8100
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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
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Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastlake United Methodist Elementary School
(Methodist)
7753 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 20 students
Rising Hope Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7916 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 305-4948
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 305-4948
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 39 students
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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