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Academics
Altamont offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum. Every class is taught at the Honors level. Our curriculum includes numerous AP offerings, college-level mathematics, sciences, world languages, and a multitude of fine arts and elective courses. Faculty advisors meet with students individually on a regular basis and collectively on a daily basis.
Admissions
Altamont seeks highly motivated students who crave greater breadth and challenge in all areas of school life. Prospective parents and students can experience life at Altamont by attending an open house, touring campus, scheduling a student shadow day, or attending an exhibit, concert, play, or athletic event.
Arts
Altamont enjoys a long tradition of excellence in the arts built on quality instruction, variety of offerings, and students’ freedom to explore interests. The arts are vital to the core education of each student as the skills developed in an enriched arts curriculum can be applied to learning in all subjects.
- Art at Altamont
- Cabaniss-Kaul Center for the Arts
Athletics
More than half of Altamont’s student body compete on one or more athletic teams. Altamont is a 2A member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association and the recipient of multiple All Sports Trophies for Best Small School Athletic Program.
Student Life
At Altamont, academics, athletics, the arts, and extracurricular activities are intertwined, creating a seamless fabric of programs and activities designed to stimulate personal growth, learning and sense of community. Students are encouraged to take advantage of many and diverse opportunities to discover more about themselves and their world.
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Location

The Altamont School is located at 4801 Altamont Road South in Birmingham, Alabama. Our campus sits on 28 wooded acres atop Red Mountain in the heart of Birmingham's Forest Park neighborhood just minutes from downtown.

Click on the map below for our location and for directions. Please be aware that some GPS and online mapping programs will take you to the wrong location; check directions carefully before coming to visit, and give us a call if you have any questions: 205-879-2006.