St. Ann Catholic School vs. Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
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School Overview
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Decatur Heritage Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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Student Body
Overview
St. Ann School builds the body of Christ among its students by teaching with love, respect and high expectations.
It is a Catholic School that strives to educate the whole person in an atmosphere permeated with Christian values and principles.
In this academically challenging environment, students are prepared for their future roles as responsible citizens.
St. Ann Catholic School offers a Christian environment where religious values are placed at the center of the educational process.
Its curriculum is centered around the dignity and uniqueness of each child.
Through its religious program, daily efforts are made to develop in the child an attitude of prayer and to foster the knowledge and appreciation of the richness of our heritage.
The administration and faculty endeavor to recognize individual contributions.
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-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1953
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Students Body
Total Students
109 students
342 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
14%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
10
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Kindergarten Students
14
21
Grade 1 Students
9
18
Grade 2 Students
8
17
Grade 3 Students
8
27
Grade 4 Students
9
26
Grade 5 Students
22
44
Grade 6 Students
7
20
Grade 7 Students
12
31
Grade 8 Students
10
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
11 teachers
35 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants or shorts, plaid skirts from Dennis Uniform)
(Khaki pants or shorts, plaid skirts from Dennis Uniform)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,450
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Tuition Notes
Our tuition includes all fees through the year, except for special events.
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% on Financial Aid
62%
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Acceptance Rate
98%
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Admissions Director
Brandi Anne Lumley
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Admissions Associate
Ludy Cerda
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Coding Club, Student Council
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