Tuscaloosa Academy vs. American Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Tuscaloosa Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
American Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Overview
Tuscaloosa Academy, founded in 1967, is a non-sectarian, independent, co-educational, college-preparatory school serving 450 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
The mission of Tuscaloosa Academy is to provide a college-preparatory education in a supportive environment of intellectual freedom, to cultivate a love of learning, and to maximize each student's potential for academic achievement, character development and readiness for life in a global environment.
Students at American Christian receive more than an education. They receive insight and experiences that are unique to our program. It is a different environment, one that develops spiritual growth and a closer walk with God.
It is a different culture where faculty, staff, and students know and care about each other.
It is a different school where learning happens inside and outside of the classroom.
An education is important, but our teachers want more than that for your child.
They want them to succeed spiritually, academically, socially, and athletically.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2019
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1967
1979
Students Body
Total Students
446 students
1079 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
65
Pre-K Students
45
120
Kindergarten Students
32
62
Grade 1 Students
29
63
Grade 2 Students
36
61
Grade 3 Students
25
72
Grade 4 Students
22
67
Grade 5 Students
25
75
Grade 6 Students
25
71
Grade 7 Students
27
84
Grade 8 Students
26
81
Grade 9 Students
46
96
Grade 10 Students
31
73
Grade 11 Students
43
82
Grade 12 Students
34
7
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
94 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
n/a
Average Class Size
15
22
Number of AP Classes
12
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:11
Average ACT score
27
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(collared shirts)
(collared shirts)
Casual
(Boys- jeans,khaki pants, collared shirts only, girls - dresses, skirts, shorts no shorter than 2" above the knee, must wear collared or crew neck shirts)
(Boys- jeans,khaki pants, collared shirts only, girls - dresses, skirts, shorts no shorter than 2" above the knee, must wear collared or crew neck shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,000
n/a
Tuition Notes
For details about affording Tuscaloosa Academy, visit our website.
K4- 6th (one child) $5701
7th-12th (one child) $6512
tuition does not include registration, books or meals
% on Financial Aid
10%
n/a
Acceptance Rate
80%
98%
Admissions Director
Niccole Poole
Nancy Hastings
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Choral and Band