By type & community
High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Downtown, Southside & Highland Park
5 high schools (grades 9-12) in Downtown, Southside & Highland Park; 3 on the CHOOSE Act participating list. The city center below Red Mountain, from the loft blocks downtown to Five Points South, Glen Iris and Highland Park.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Iris Baptist School 1130 10th Pl S, Birmingham 35205 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 93 |
| Grassroots Christian Academy 1601 5th Ave N # 222, Birmingham 35203 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | 6-12 | Not on list | 123 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School 1832 Center Way S, Birmingham 35205 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | 9-12 | ✓ Participating | 154 |
| Red Mountain Community School 500 40th St S, Birmingham 35222 | Independent Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 68 |
| The Altamont School 4801 Altamont Rd So., Birmingham 35222 | Independent Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | 5-12 | Not on list | 379 |
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 |
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