PHILLIPS ACADEMY

Phillips Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 714 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Phillips Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Phillips Academy, located in the downtown district of Birmingham, Alabama, is a public school operating under the Birmingham City Schools system. Situated at 2316 7th Avenue North, the academy serves as a central educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a structured academic environment designed to foster student growth and achievement within the urban core.

As part of the district’s broader mission, Phillips Academy focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future academic and professional success. The school leverages its historic location and connection to the city’s resources to engage students in a learning experience that balances core subjects with character development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, specific grade-level offerings, or extracurricular opportunities, the school's official website provides ongoing updates and administrative resources.

For more information, contact Phillips Academy at (205) 231-9500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2316 7th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
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PHILLIPS ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 714 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Birmingham City
Total Students:
714
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 714 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PHILLIPS ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.9%
Two or more races
1.1%
White
1.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
56.0%
Male
44.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.