The Donoho School

2501 Henry Road, Anniston, AL, 36207-0362
Tel: (256)237-5477
Grades: PK - 12 | 363 students
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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
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS)
Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1963
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005
Student Body
Total Students 363 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 5% (AL School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 85%
Average Class Size 11 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus AB
English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition
French Microeconomics
Spanish US Government
US History
Average SAT score 1966
Average ACT score 26
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Graduated scale ranging from $4115 for PK3 to $8420 for grades 9-12
% on Financial Aid 10%
Admissions Director Mrs. Sue Canter
Admissions Associate Mrs. Patricia Brown
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Football Golf
Soccer Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
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 2011 graduating class received scholarship offers  in excess of 5 million dollars
    • 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 '10 has one National Merit Finalists.
    • The academic facilities are designed to accommodate the college preparatory program and accentuate the learning environment.

    Profile last updated: 07/27/2011

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