The Altamont School
Education Administration ProgramsAlabama, United States51-200 Employees
The Altamont School is an independent, coeducational institution in Birmingham, Alabama, serving students in grades 5 through 12. It combines demanding academics with leadership education, athletic opportunities, and a personalized college-search process designed to prepare students for higher education and future professional leadership. As part of the independent school sector, it emphasizes a comprehensive, student-centered program rather than a standard public-school curriculum. Having operated for almost five decades, the school reports that all of its graduates gain admission to four-year colleges and universities. In May 2025, The Altamont School was recognized with the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, noting strong female representation in AP Computer Science Principles.