The Altamont School

The Altamont School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
4801 Altamont Rd S,  Birmingham, AL
4.4
4.3
389 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sarah W. Whiteside
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$23,602

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
700
Verbal
710
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
17
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
68.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.9%
Black
10.7%
Hispanic
2.3%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Private HS in Alabama
#3 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Alabama
#8 Best HS For Stem in Alabama
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Auburn University 29 Students
The University of Alabama 28 Students
Vanderbilt University 27 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 20 Students
Harvard University 19 Students
Emory University 18 Students
University of Pennsylvania 17 Students
Duke University 17 Students
Yale University 17 Students
Brown University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 19 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Biology 13 Students
Pre-Law Studies 11 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
History 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Journalism 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 21 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/21/2023
I think that my school is pretty good in terms of teaching but there could be more diversity and teachers who can better help but also understand students of color.
5.0 NicheUser
2/6/2020
Great school all around. Teachers are very involved, great school school spirit, and great academics.
5.0 Senior
8/15/2017
Excellent faculty and administration. Best private school in the area. Great college preparation program.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/3/2022
The school was acceptable but until they fire one teacher in particular I would never send my kids back there. The theater teacher is a horrible person and is a bully! Protect your children pick a different school until that man is fired.
5.0 student
11/24/2017
A wonderful time at the school- the education is high quality and instructed by caring individuals. The community of the school is very inclusive and supportive of involvement in academics, arts, and athletics. Social life is unique because we have such a small community. More in depth relationships...
3.0 student
10/3/2015
The academics are excellent! Amazing teachers and staff but the social part of the school is terrible!! The grades are so small that you don't have more than 4 to 5 good friends. The students are very stuck up and act like they are better than everyone else. If your child does not like stuck up peop...
principal
7/8/2015
The Altamont School is a coeducational, traditional college preparatory independent day school enrolling students in grades 5-12. We are located on the crest of Red Mountain in a secluded residential neighborhood five minutes from downtown Birmingham.Altamont is a small family with socio-economic, e...

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The Altamont School is a private school for students in grades 5-12 located at 4801 Altamont Rd S in Birmingham, AL. Annual tuition is $23,602. The school has a total enrollment of 389 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The Altamont School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $561,839. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Schools of Alabama, Islamic Academy Of Alabama, Arlington School, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Altamont School.

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