Mars Hill Bible School vs. Shoals Christian School
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School Overview
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Overview
The mission of Mars Hill Bible School is to provide every child with a challenging Christ-centered education emphasizing spiritual, academic, physical, and social development in a nurturing environment.
MISSION STATEMENT We will assist Christian families by providing a Christ-centered, biblically based education emphasizing excellence in character, academics, and service to Christ and others.
"All of your children will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children's peace." Isaiah 54:13
VISION STATEMENT Shoals Christian School (SCS) is a school whose constituents are increasingly committed to lives of holiness and prayer.
The school's leadership is committed to make decisions consistent with its mission statement and the principles of God's Word.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
on case-by-case basis, dyslexia and mild learning differences
Year Founded
1871
1997
Students Body
Total Students
752 students
216 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
125
8
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
53
16
Grade 1 Students
49
10
Grade 2 Students
34
13
Grade 3 Students
48
11
Grade 4 Students
38
17
Grade 5 Students
51
7
Grade 6 Students
43
15
Grade 7 Students
52
16
Grade 8 Students
57
25
Grade 9 Students
46
20
Grade 10 Students
44
24
Grade 11 Students
41
12
Grade 12 Students
47
22
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
78%
25%
Average Class Size
20
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
5
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:9
Average ACT score
25
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Refer to website for Student Handbook)
(Refer to website for Student Handbook)
Casual
(Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook)
(Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,170
$6,255
Tuition Notes
Tuition listed is for 1st-12th grades. Please contact Admissions Director for complete tuition information.
This is the 2016-2017 tuition for 6th - 8th grades. Please contact our Admissions Director for complete tuition schedule.
% on Financial Aid
30%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,336
Acceptance Rate
85%
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Admissions Director
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Didi Vardaman
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Berean Society, Beta Club, Chorus, Debate & Forensics, Drama, Foreign Language Club, Junior Civitan, Middle School Scholar Bowl, Middle School Science Olympiad, Mu Alpha Theta, National Forensic League, National Honor Society, Robotics Team, SADD, Science Club, Show Choir
Art Classes, Art Shows, Drama, Jr. High Scholars Bowl, Key Club, Math Olympics, Middle School Student Government Assocation, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Red Cross Club, Robotics Team, Science Fair, SCS Ambassadors, Student Government Association