BIRMINGHAM COVINGTON SCHOOL
Birmingham Covington School is a public middle school that is part of the Birmingham Public Schools school district, located in BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI with about 645 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Birmingham Covington School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Birmingham Covington School (BCS), located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is a unique, district-wide magnet school serving students in grades 3 through 8. Operating under the Birmingham Public Schools umbrella, the school is widely recognized for its specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), integrated with a robust liberal arts curriculum. Its educational philosophy emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and the practical application of technology to solve real-world problems.
What sets BCS apart is its commitment to a "looping" and collaborative environment designed to foster strong relationships between students and faculty. The school promotes a culture of innovation, often utilizing hands-on projects, robotics, and integrated media to engage students. By combining a rigorous academic standard with a focus on student-led initiatives and personal responsibility, Birmingham Covington School serves as a distinctive model for middle-years education, preparing its students for advanced high school curricula and future careers in an increasingly technological global landscape.
For more information, contact Birmingham Covington School at (248) 203-4425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301-2373
(248) 203-4425
http://www.bcsonline.info
BIRMINGHAM COVINGTON SCHOOL is a public school in BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI with about 645 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Birmingham Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 645
- Teachers:
- 39.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 645 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIRMINGHAM COVINGTON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.9%
- Asian
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.7%
- Male
- 55.3%
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.