Bessemer Academy
| Bessemer Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 33°21′18″N 86°59′31″W / 33.3549°N 86.9919°WCoordinates: 33°21′18″N 86°59′31″W / 33.3549°N 86.9919°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1970[1] |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Nickname | Rebels |
| Website | www |
Bessemer Academy is a private school in Bessemer, Alabama. It was founded in 1970 as a segregation academy. Their athletic teams are nicknamed the Rebels after confederate soldiers in the U.S. Civil War.[2] They compete in sports within the Alabama Independent School Association, which provides for competitions between the member schools. Like many segregation academies, they do not report statistics to the NCES.
Athletics[]
The school has won 3 AISA football championships, 2 AISA basketball championships, and 1 volleyball championship.[3]
References[]
- ^ https://www.bessemeracademy.com/history/
- ^ Smith, Patrick. "The Rebel Made Me Do It: Mascots, Race, and the Lost Cause". Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ https://www.bessemeracademy.com/athletics/
Categories:
- Christian schools in Alabama
- Private K-12 schools in Alabama
- Schools in Jefferson County, Alabama
- Educational institutions established in 1970
- Segregation academies in Alabama