Mobile, Ala. – Students in Alabama from all 67 counties can now apply to four unique specialty public schools for the 2027-2028 school year. The State of Alabama funds these four tuition-free public high schools with residential components, offering Alabama families statewide school choice options regardless of where they live.

The schools are located in the following areas: the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) in Birmingham, the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) in Mobile, the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) in Huntsville, and the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) in Demopolis.

Each school offers specialized academic opportunities for students to go deeper in the subjects and careers that interest them most. The schools educate students in 7th to 12th grade depending on the school. Curriculum and co-curricular offerings vary from school to school as well, and each school runs their own admissions process. All four schools exist to serve Alabama and advance the future of the state.

“Coming to ASMS is the best decision I could have made for my academic career. I liked that there were weekly laboratory classes and a lot of opportunity to participate in research and leadership. On top of our rigorous courseload, I have become my own person through the residential style of the school. ASMS teaches students real-life skills such as time-management, communication, independence, and even life balance,” says Elsie Beaver, a senior at ASMS from Lee County.

In June of 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Joint Resolution 84 (Orr), guiding the four specialty public high schools to form a consortium that encourages collaboration, partnerships, and information sharing. Administrators from the schools met together for the first time this past August.

Alabama families are invited to learn more by visiting the school websites, planning campus visits, and applying to the school(s) that interests them for the 2027-2028 school year:

Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA)

Birmingham, AL
Admissions Application Opens: October 19, 2026
School Website: https://www.asfaschool.org/
Admissions Page: https://www.asfaschool.org/apply
Preview Day and Tour Information: https://www.asfaschool.org/apply/experienceASFA

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS)

Mobile, AL
Admissions Application Opens: Now OPEN
School Website: https://www.asms.net/
Admissions Page: https://www.asms.net/admissions
Preview Day and Tour Information: https://www.asms.net/admissions/visit

Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE)

Huntsville, AL
Admissions Application Opens: October 2, 2026
School Website: https://www.ascte.org/
Admissions Page: https://www.ascte.org/admission
Preview Day and Tour Information: https://www.ascte.org/admission/admissions-events

Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS)

Demopolis, AL
Admissions Application Opens: October 1, 2026
School Website: https://www.alhealthcarehs.org/
Admissions Page: https://www.alhealthcarehs.org/admissions