Tuscaloosa Academy

420 Rice Valley Road N, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406-0354
Tel: (205)758-4462
Grades: PK - 12 | 419 students
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Tuscaloosa Academy, founded in 1967, is a non-sectarian, independent, co-educational, college-preparatory school serving 435 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The mission of Tuscaloosa Academy is to provide a college-preparatory education in a supportive environment of intellectual freedom, to cultivate a love of learning, and to maximize each student's potential for academic achievement, character development and readiness for life in a global environment.

School Overview:
Tuscaloosa Academy
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
European Council for International Schools
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1967
Student Body
Total Students 419 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 3% (AL School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 30%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 12 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Variety of rigorous courses and AP courses offered
Average ACT score 24
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(collared shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes For details about affording Tuscaloosa Academy, visit our website.
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Anne Huffaker
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Football Golf
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Weightlifting

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Nearby Schools:

Tuscaloosa Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
North River Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 1 mi. away
American Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 3.3 mi. away
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Gr. PK-12 | 3.4 mi. away
Holy Spirit Catholic Regional School
Gr. PK-12 | 4.5 mi. away
Holy Spirit High School
Gr. 7-12 | 4.5 mi. away

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