The Donoho School
School Notes Overview:
The Donoho School's mission is to provide a quality college-preparatory education to capable, highly motivated students. The School is committed to the development of the total child by providing a challenging curriculum in an atmosphere conducive to good citizenship, personal integrity, and devotion to religious principles. The school's academic, athletics, fine arts, and other student activities are designed to fulfill this commitment....
School Overview:
The Donoho School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Other school association(s) Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) Institute for Independent Education |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1963 | ||
| County | Calhoun County, AL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 405 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(AL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 20% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 33 students | |||
| Kind - 34 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 23 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 85% | ||
| Average Class Size | 11 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 7 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| US History | US Government | ||
| Spanish | Microeconomics | ||
| French | English Literature and Composition | ||
| English Language and Composition | Calculus AB | ||
| Biology | |||
| Average SAT score | 1966 | ||
| Average ACT score | 26 | ||
This School |
(AL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * 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 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Graduated scale ranging from $3975 for PK3 to $7828 for grades 9-12 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 10% | ||
| Head of School | Mrs. Janice Hurd | ||
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Sue Canter | ||
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. Patricia Brown | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Soccer | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Academic teams | Band | ||
| Chorus | Drama | ||
| FOCUS Club | Fellowship of Christian Students | ||
| Forensics | Honor Council | ||
| National Honor Society | Student Government Association | ||
School Notes:
- Donoho enjoys a record of 100 percent acceptance of its students into college
- the past 3 graduating classes have received scholarship offers averaging in excess of 2.4 million dollars per year
- Nearly 12 percent of all Donoho graduates have been National Merit Finalists, Semifinalists, or Commended students. Over the past ten years, the Donoho School has had more National Merit Scholar Finalists than the total of all other Calhoun County schools combined. The Class of '08 has two National Merit Finalists.
- The academic facilities are designed to accommodate the college preparatory program and accentuate the learning environment.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- Volleyball: Donoho rolling to region tourney (Anniston Star)
posted on October 13, 2009 at 08:18:36 am
The Donoho School took care of home, winning the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 1A, Area 8 volleyball tournament it hosted Monday afternoon. - George Smith: Jaiden 'earthangel,' Burton is retiring ... (Anniston Star)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 08:12:40 am
George Smith's column for Wednesday, September 30, 2009. - Abby Parks Goes Soph (antiMUSIC)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 08:10:23 am
Abby Parks is poised to release her sophomore CD "The Homeplace" on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (36207) | School Zip (36207) |
(AL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 17,616 people | 4,453,863 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 31% | 19% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $36,705 | $37,765 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 35 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (36207) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 73% / 27% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Faith Christian School - 365 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Cornerstone Christian Academy - 49 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- Sacred Heart Catholic School - 197 students - 4.9 mi. away - view location
- Sacred Heart Of Jesus School - 203 students - 4.9 mi. away - view location
- Trinity Christian Academy - 221 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
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