Mars Hill Bible School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Mars Hill Bible School is to provide every student--in a cooperative effort with the home and family--a Christ-centered, Bible-based education in an environment which fosters spiritual, academic, physical and social growth. ...
School Overview:
Mars Hill Bible School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Other school association(s) National Christian School Association (NCSA) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Christ | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1947 | ||
| County | Lauderdale County, AL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 633 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(AL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 4% | 20% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 23 students | |||
| Kind - 38 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 51 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 46 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 68 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 64 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 51 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 45 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 52 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | ||
| Average Class Size | 21 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 6 | ||
| Average SAT score | 84 | ||
This School |
(AL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 176 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,692 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 20% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Kenny Barfield | ||
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Jeannie Garrett | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 13 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Band | Beta Club | ||
| Chorus | Debate & Forensics | ||
| Drama | Foreign Language Club | ||
| Junior Civitan | Mu Alpha Theta | ||
| National Forensic League | National Honor Society | ||
| SADD | Science Club | ||
| Show Choir | |||
School Notes:
- The mission of Mars Hill Bible School is to provide every student--in a cooperative effort with the home and family--a Christ-centered, Bible-based education in an environment which fosters spiritual, academic, physical and social growth.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2008
In the News:
- School fundraisers vital for extras (The Florence Times-Daily)
posted on September 15, 2009 at 08:45:46 am
By Lisa Singleton-Rickman, Staff Writer Need a new magazine subscription? How about some one-of-a-kind wrapping paper, or maybe a tub of cookie dough? What about a candle that just smells like cookies? - Enrollment down at private schools (The Florence Times-Daily)
posted on September 13, 2009 at 08:45:37 am
By Lisa Singleton-Rickman Staff Writer With the economy lagging, it came as no surprise to the area's private school educators that their enrollment would as well. Not unlike public schools, most private schools have had families leave the school to relocate, usually out of state. - Health Ratings (The Florence Times-Daily)
posted on September 6, 2009 at 08:44:56 am
The following businesses were inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health before Aug. 28. Scores are based on a 100-point system. Vendors scoring 85-100 will be inspected once every three months; 70-84 requires a follow-up inspection within 30 days; 60-69 means a facility has two days to correct violations or face closure; and 59 and... - Event urges residents to prepare for disasters (The Florence Times-Daily)
posted on September 4, 2009 at 08:45:56 am
By Michelle Rupe Eubanks, Staff Writer Tucker Persell could have spent the day in the fire simulator learning how firefighters and other first responders handle emergencies. - Isbell, Alabama Blues Brothers headline shows for charity (The Florence Times-Daily)
posted on July 22, 2009 at 08:37:22 am
By Russ Corey, Staff Writer Several local and military charities will benefit from a pair of concerts scheduled for the Shoals Theater during the W.C. Handy Music Festival. Music For Marines is scheduled for July 22 and will feature music by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Sons of Roswell, Barrelmouth and 1 Way Street.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (35630) | School Zip (35630) |
(AL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 30,907 people | 4,453,863 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 26% | 19% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $24,024 | $37,765 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 43 years old | 35 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (35630) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 54% / 46% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Victory Christian Academy - 27 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Florence Christian Academy - 137 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Shoals Christian School - 313 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Covenant Christian School - 286 students - 8.3 mi. away - view location
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