Bethel Baptist School vs. Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Decatur Heritage Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
Bethel Baptist School is the Christian School option for Hartselle and Northeast Morgan county.
A ministry of Bethel Baptist Church, the school offers K3-12th grade with before- and after-school care available from 6:30am-5:30pm.
We use predominantly A Beka curriculum, a top-of-line Christian curriculum.
Extracurricular activities include sports, fine arts, music, etc. Our WeeCare Program provides care for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years. Call to schedule a tour.
Decatur Heritage is an independent, non-denominational, community-based school with over 100 churches represented, and offering a preschool ministry, kindergarten classes for ages 4 and 5, and classes for grades 1-12.
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy embraces a Christian philosophy of education.
We consider children a heritage of the Lord and education not simply a job or service provided — it is a calling which we pursue with enthusiasm and diligence.
The mission of Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is to assist families by providing their children with an education that is excellent and which instills Biblical principles to guide their lives.
Grades Offered
PK-1
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1971
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Students Body
Total Students
73 students
342 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
25
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Pre-K Students
30
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Kindergarten Students
9
21
Grade 1 Students
5
18
Grade 2 Students
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17
Grade 3 Students
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27
Grade 4 Students
-
26
Grade 5 Students
4
44
Grade 6 Students
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20
Grade 7 Students
-
31
Grade 8 Students
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26
Grade 9 Students
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37
Grade 10 Students
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22
Grade 11 Students
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22
Grade 12 Students
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31
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
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Average Class Size
8
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:37
1:10
Average ACT score
22
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Elementary: Uniforms (khaki/polo), High School: Casual)
(Elementary: Uniforms (khaki/polo), High School: Casual)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,500
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Tuition Notes
K3-K5 Half-day is $2650. Annual tuition is paid in 10 equal payments. Before/After school care available.
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Dave Riffe
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Admissions Associate
Patsy Jones
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Fine Arts Program
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