ASFA is an audition based, public, tuition free, 350 student, grades 7 – 12 public day and boarding school located in downtown Birmingham, AL. Devoted to a deep dive education in the arts and math/science, ASFA students experience an advanced education in their chosen field of visual arts, theater, dance, creative writing, music, or math/science; graduate with a solid foundation for success in life; enjoy and create a supportive culture for themselves and their peers; and go on to top arts schools and universities throughout the country, and careers in arts and non-arts fields. The ASFA Foundation is an independent 501c3 which supports the mission of the school by raising private and public funds from all sources.