Briarwood Christian School

Briarwood Christian School
Address
Map
6255 Cahaba Valley Rd

35242

United States
Coordinates33°23′29″N 86°41′25″W / 33.3914605°N 86.6902063°W / 33.3914605; -86.6902063
Information
DenominationChristian (Presbyterian (PCA))[1]
Established1964 (60 years ago) (1964)
SuperintendentMr. Gus Martin
CEEB code010332
PrincipalMr. Bo Morrissey and Mrs. Tasha Holliday
GradesK-12
Enrollment1612 (2023)
Color(s)Blue & Gold    
MascotLions
AccreditationAssociation of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Websitewww.briarwoodchristianschool.org

Briarwood Christian School is a private school in Birmingham, Alabama. It was founded by Briarwood Presbyterian Church in 1964.[2] In 1970, when integration of the public schools was mandated by the federal government, the IRS began revoking the tax exempt status of segregation academies. During this time the school added a non-discrimination policy, although no black students were admitted.[3]

  1. ^ "Our Denomination- The PCA". Briarwood. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "Our Heritage". Briarwood Presbyterian Church. Archived from the original on August 9, 2007. Retrieved September 9, 2007.
  3. ^ Thomas, Rex (August 26, 1970). "Some private schools take Negroe pupils". Selma Times-Journal. Selma, Alabama. The Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham advertises in newspapers that it will accept Negroes. None have applied for admittance thus far.