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Brightmont Academy Birmingham

Alternative school · Grades 2–12

Birmingham, MI

33483 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Michigan

In Birmingham, Michigan, Brightmont Academy Birmingham is an independent private school for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. About 51 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Michigan. Enrollment is up about 155% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 220 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–12
Students
51
Teachers
9.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 20 girls, 31 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
220 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Michigan (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 11 independent schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    20’17–1819’19–2043’21–2251’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded10
    23
    33
    62
    73
    83
    97
    106
    117
    127

    Student body

    White73%
    Black24%
    Two or more races4%

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Brightmont Academy Birmingham

    What grades does Brightmont Academy Birmingham serve?

    Brightmont Academy Birmingham serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend Brightmont Academy Birmingham?

    About 51 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Brightmont Academy Birmingham?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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