Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools Memberships: Southern Association of Independent Schools, Alabama Association of Independent Schools.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,650
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Application Deadline: Dec. 7 / May. 31
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
353 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 7 / May. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,650
Tuition Notes
$15,650 for K - 8
$9,300 for 4K
$12,840 for 6-weeks - 3K
Acceptance Rate
88%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Trey Adams
Admissions Associate
Hollie Woodis
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Golf Club, Junior United Nations Assembly, Scholars' Bowl, Student Council (Middle School)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
National Junior Honor Society, Soccer
Golf Club, Junior United Nations Assembly, Scholars' Bowl, Student Council (Middle School)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
National Junior Honor Society, Soccer
School Notes
- Highlands School is Birmingham'sprogressive independent school with a commitment to preparing and motivating students to thrive and make positive differences in a constantly-changing, global world.
- 6 weeks - 8th grade
- Project based learning, Math in Focus, Differentiated Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Global Education
- Middle School Advisory and Capstone programs
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Highlands School cost?
Highlands School's tuition is approximately $15,650 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Highlands School?
The acceptance rate of Highlands School is 88%, which is lower than the national average of 90%.
What sports does Highlands School offer?
Highlands School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Track and Field.
What is Highlands School's ranking?
Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Highlands School?
The application deadline for Highlands School is Dec. 7 / May. 31.
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