Mars Hill Bible School

698 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL, 35630-0356 - View a map of this schoolMap

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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. ...

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School Overview:

 
Mars Hill Bible School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
National Christian School Association (NCSA)
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.
% 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.
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
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
GolfSoccer
SoftballTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 13
 
Extracurriculars
BandBeta Club
ChorusDebate & Forensics
DramaForeign Language Club
Junior CivitanMu Alpha Theta
National Forensic LeagueNational Honor Society
SADDScience 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.

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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
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Zipcode (35630)


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