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Brighter Path Alabama

Alternative school · Grades 6–12

Hamilton, AL

815 County Road 90, Hamilton, AL 35570

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Alabama
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama

Brighter Path Alabama is an independent private school in Hamilton, Alabama, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 66 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Alabama. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 220 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
66
Teachers
9.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 23 girls, 43 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
220 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Alabama (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded7
    63
    76
    89
    916
    1013
    118
    124

    Student body

    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander32%
    Two or more races23%
    White17%
    Black15%
    Asian8%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Brighter Path Alabama whether it takes part.

    More about Alabama's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Brighter Path Alabama

    What grades does Brighter Path Alabama serve?

    Brighter Path Alabama serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Brighter Path Alabama?

    About 66 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Brighter Path Alabama?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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