Shades Mountain Christian School

2290 Old Tyler Rd, Hoover, AL, 35226-0352
Tel: (205)978-6001
Grades: PK - 12 | 492 students
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Shades Mountain Christian School is a private Christian school dedicated to higher learning and higher callings. Our desire is to not only educate, but encourage our students to focus on their relationships with God. SMCS educates students from grade K3 through grade twelve. O At SMCS it is our purpose to prepare students to face the challenges of today’s society from the standpoint of a Biblical perspective.

School Overview:
Shades Mountain Christian School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1974
Student Body
Total Students 492 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 21% (AL School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 18 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 91%
Sports
Total Sports Offered 11 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Flag Football Football
Golf Soccer
Swimming Tennis
Volleyball

School Notes:

  • Shades Mountain Christian School is a private Christian school dedicated to higher learning and higher callings. Our desire is to not only educate, but encourage our students to focus on their relationships with God. SMCS educates students from grade K3 through grade twelve.

    • Profile last updated: 08/22/2012

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Shades Mountain Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Hoover KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.7 mi. away
John Carroll Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.9 mi. away
Green Valley Baptist Weekday
Gr. K | 2.1 mi. away
Oakmont Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr. K-1 | 2.1 mi. away

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  • Recommended March 11,2013 - High expectations of students and teachers who know their content and encourage students academically and spiritually are the qualities we have experienced since our children started there 2 years ago. Small class sizes are also a huge deal!*-Posted by Parent *

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