Brightmont Academy is an accredited 1st-12th private school providing one-to-one instruction.
One teacher works with one student to individualize learning pace, style, and goals.
Students can enroll in a customized academic program on a flexible schedule and start any time of year, including summer.
Brightmont Academy also offers courses for credit, skill-building programs, tutoring, and test preparation.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Yearly Tuition: $29,370
- Average class size: 1 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, High-functioning Autism (such as Asperger’s syndrome), Anxiety disorders, Depression, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Memory deficits, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder
Year Founded
1999
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
1 students
Number of AP Courses
13 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Environmental Science, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Eng. Language & Comp., Eng. Literature & Comp., Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics B, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, U.S. Govt. & Politics, U.S. History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,370
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by program: High School Program $29,370, Middle School Program $24,500, Elementary School Program $28,800, tutoring $700, skill building program $900/$1,800. Tuition subject to change.
Summer Program Cost
$900
Summer Program Cost Notes
$900 for 10 sessions, $1,800 for 20 sessions. Tuition subject to change.
Admissions Director
Annette Buchtrup
School Notes
- Founded in 1999, Brightmont Academy has helped thousands of young people find alternative paths to becoming successful students. Through our full-time private school, individual courses for credit, and tutoring, Brightmont meets the individualized needs of students with learning difficulties and those seeking greater academic challenges. Our curriculum includes 1st-12th grade courses and tutoring for all subjects, including math, science, English and social studies. We also offer skill-building programs, tutoring, test preparation, Advanced Placement* courses, college credit courses, and summer school opportunities. *Advanced Placement is registered trademark of the College Board.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Brightmont Academy Birmingham cost?
Brightmont Academy Birmingham's tuition is approximately $29,370 for private students and $900 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for Brightmont Academy Birmingham?
The application deadline for Brightmont Academy Birmingham is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 11/9/2017
Brightmont Academy (BA), has impressed me. My child presented with situational depression after the death of her father and she could not manage some days to even get out of bed, and her previous school was not helpful in supporting her through this devastating time. The flexible scheduling and understanding that came from the Administration at BA was amazing. Teachers were eager to encourage successes and to gradually give more and more responsibility/school work while helping to get my teen through this difficult dark period. The school is equipped with staff that are concerned and compassionate, yet they do set educational goals and have expectations of the student. The curriculum is customized to the needs of the student and is rigorous enough to prepare them for college if they have elected that type of program. It is an educational model that exceeded my expectations and gave my teen a new lease on life. It is an extraordinary option for someone who is academically challenged, wants more of a challenge, needs various supports including emotional support and BA is a great alternative to homeschooling. I am fully engaged to support BA far beyond the years that my teen attends, as I think more people should become aware of the school and what it has to offer. It is a huge relief to know that my teen is fully supported, fully engaged and once again educationally successful at Brightmont Academy. I am enthusiastically pleased that I have the staff there working together with me to make this happen. FIVE STARS, without hesitation and well worth the tuition!
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