By type & community
High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla
3 high schools (grades 9-12) in Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla; 3 on the CHOOSE Act participating list. Western Jefferson County down the Bessemer Cutoff, where church-run academies outnumber every other kind of school.
Where this comes from. School details are from the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24, or 2021-22 where a school skipped the latest round). CHOOSE Act status is from the Alabama Department of Revenue participating-school list dated October 23, 2026, matched by name and city. Tuition is not published in either source, so confirm it with the school.
The $7,000 credit is the same in grade 12 as in K5, and the ESA can also pay approved dual-enrollment courses at in-state colleges.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | CHOOSE Act | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklane Baptist Academy 160 Brooklane Dr, Hueytown 35023 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 141 |
| Harvest Baptist Church & Christian School 7303 Taylors Ferry Rd, Bessemer 35023 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 50 |
| Restoration Academy 4600 Carnegie Ave, Fairfield 35064 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K-12 | ✓ Participating | 371 |
What a CHOOSE Act flag on a listing means
| It means | It doesn't mean |
|---|---|
| The school appears on ALDOR's participating list dated October 23, 2026 | Every applicant to that school will be awarded an ESA |
| The $7,000 ESA can pay its tuition and listed fees | The ESA covers uniforms, athletics or aftercare there |
| The school is accredited or in process, as ALDOR determined | We have verified the school's tuition or seats |
See which Alabama programs fit your child
Five questions, about two minutes. Then a tuition counselor phones with the programs and dates for your child.