Our Story
Baldwin Preparatory Academy was created to give students across Baldwin County a stronger connection between what they learn in school and where that learning can take them.
A new model for career-connected learning
Baldwin Preparatory Academy was created to give students across Baldwin County a stronger connection between what they learn in school and where that learning can take them. Developed by Baldwin County Public Schools in partnership with the Baldwin Alliance, Baldwin Prep brings academic instruction, technical training and real-world experience together in one place. Students can explore high-demand industries, earn certifications and college credit, and build relationships with employers before graduation.
The response was immediate. Baldwin Prep received more than 1,500 student applications and welcomed 770 students, including 270 seniors, during its first year. That demand reflects a shared belief that students deserve more than a traditional path through high school. They deserve the chance to discover what they are good at, understand where opportunities exist and begin preparing for what comes next.
Economic development awards
Credentials and certifications earned
Awarded in college scholarships
Dual-enrollment credit hours earned
Hear what Baldwin Prep means to them
The Baldwin Prep experience is shaped by the students, educators and industry partners who bring it to life every day. Through internships, apprenticeships, job-site visits, classroom instruction and direct conversations with professionals, students are gaining a clearer picture of what their futures can look like. Hear from the people experiencing that impact firsthand:
Awards and recognition
Baldwin Prep is earning recognition for both its career-connected approach and the achievements of students across its programs. Students have received honors through SkillsUSA, HOSA Future Health Professionals, Culinary ProStart, FCCLA, and the National Home Builders Association, while the school’s broader model has also gained national attention.
2026
Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award
Postsecondary Education Partnership
International Economic Development Council
2025
Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award
Talent Development & Retention
International Economic Development Council
Programs built around real opportunity
Baldwin Prep offers 12 career pathways shaped by student interests and the workforce needs of the region. Each pathway combines academic instruction with hands-on technical training, industry-standard equipment and direct exposure to professionals working in the field.
Students can earn industry-recognized credentials, complete dual-enrollment coursework, participate in internships and job-shadowing, and build experience that supports college, advanced training or entry into the workforce.
Early results across the pathways:
- 106 industry credentials and certifications earned by the first graduating class
- 563 students enrolled in dual-enrollment courses
- 6,929 dual-enrollment credit hours earned
- $1.1 million in tuition value provided to students and families
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Partnering for success
Becoming an industry partner with Baldwin Preparatory Academy is an opportunity to support the state’s first stand-alone career-tech high school. By partnering with us, you are helping support the success of individual students and the future of our regional workforce by providing the tools, experience and opportunities students need to succeed in college and their careers. Baldwin Prep’s industry partners have firsthand access to the development of curriculum and programming designed to prepare future generations for careers in our region.
To learn more about partnership opportunities, contact Christina Hellmich below.