[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] Briarwood Christian School employs 205 faculty members and offers a college preparatory curriculum.

[8] Briarwood offers the following Varsity and Club Sports: Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, Track, Volleyball, Bass Fishing, Swimming, Lacrosse.

His leadership off the field was even more impressive as the school student body saw him as a very influential leader.

In 2017, the school's sponsor, the Briarwood Presbyterian Church, petitioned the state of Alabama to charter its own police force.

[14]“After the shooting at Sandy Hook and in the wake of similar assaults at churches and schools, Briarwood recognized the need to provide qualified first responders to coordinate with local law enforcement."

Matt Moore, church administratorThat year, the bill died in the legislature, but in 2019, HB 309 passed and was signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey.

[15] In 2015, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office raided the high school campus after receiving multiple tips about student involvement in a local drug ring.