Bush Hills STEAM Academy
433 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bush Hills Academy, located in the West End community of Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a dedicated K-8 school within the Birmingham City Schools district. The institution is committed to providing a structured academic environment that focuses on foundational learning in the primary grades while preparing middle school students for the rigors of high school. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the academy aims to foster intellectual growth and character development among its diverse student population, striving to ensure that all learners are equipped with the skills necessary for future academic success.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Bush Hills Academy plays an integral role in the local community by promoting a supportive school culture that encourages parental involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its location in the historic Bush Hills neighborhood to connect students with local resources and community-based opportunities. With a focus on academic achievement, discipline, and personal development, the academy works to create a safe, nurturing space that empowers its students to become productive, contributing members of society.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Bush Hills Academy plays an integral role in the local community by promoting a supportive school culture that encourages parental involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its location in the historic Bush Hills neighborhood to connect students with local resources and community-based opportunities. With a focus on academic achievement, discipline, and personal development, the academy works to create a safe, nurturing space that empowers its students to become productive, contributing members of society.
433
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Black | 404 |
| Two or More | 7 |
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Black404 (93.3 %)
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Hispanic21 (4.8 %)
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Two or More7 (1.6 %)
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White1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Birmingham City |
| Phone: | (205)231-6370 |
| Website: | http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/bushhills |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 433 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 316 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
130
Grade 7
143
Grade 8
160
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 130 |
| Grade 7 | 143 |
| Grade 8 | 160 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 167 | 38.6% |
| Male | 266 | 61.4% |
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