Valley Fellowship Christian Academy

3616 Holmes Ave Nw, Huntsville, AL, 35816-0358 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

VFCA was founded in the fall of 1987 offering students a sheltered, caring environment that causes them to flourish in Christian character, to know God, and to develop academically and socially. Our desire is to partner with Christian parents to be an extention of the Christian home. Quality academics are crucial; therefore, we have degreed, professional teachers and use ABeka and Bob Jones curricula. We believe in reaching out to the community and the world so we have taken studens on mission trips to Russia, Jamaica and Guatemala, as well as numerous trips to Montgomery and Washington, D.C. Prayerfully consider the school environment that is best for your child. VFCA may be the school that is right for you. The faculty and staff of VFCA are honored to be used by God in training the next generation. A Christian, quality education is priceless. ...

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School Overview:

 
Valley Fellowship Christian Academy
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship (ORUEF)
Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1987
County Madison County, AL
Student Body
Total Students 218 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(AL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 30% 20%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 40 students
Kind - 17 students
Grade 1 - 14 students
Grade 2 - 20 students
Grade 3 - 23 students
Grade 4 - 15 students
Grade 5 - 14 students
Grade 6 - 8 students
Grade 7 - 12 students
Grade 8 - 15 students
Grade 9 - 12 students
Grade 10 - 10 students
Grade 11 - 9 students
Grade 12 - 9 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Average Class Size 13
Average ACT score 24
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniforms purchased from Dennis Larose Uniform Company)
This School
(AL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $3,300
Tuition Notes Tuition varies depending on age of child and number of children in the household. Pre-school half day $2,400 a year. Grades K-6th is $3,300.00 a year. Grades 7th-12 is $3,350.00. Tuition is payable monthly.
Head of School Patti Simon
Admissions Director Angela Preslar
Sport
Total Sports Offered 3
 
Sports
BasketballSoccer
Volley Ball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6
 
Extracurriculars
Children's Prayer NetworkCommunity Outreach
Missions OutreachMusic Appreciation
Private Piano and Guitar lessonsWriting Club

School Notes:

  • VFCA serving the Tennessee Valley for more than 20 years.
  • Offering programs for Preschool - 12th grade.
  • Using ABeka and Bob Jones Curriculum
  • Provides computer and piano labs.
  • Summer care available for 4-12 year olds
  • Utilizes AR, STAR reading and math, annual SAT's and PSAT assessments.
  • Profile last updated: 10/06/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (35816)
School Zip (35816)
(AL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 15,487 people 4,453,863 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 30% 19%
Population Average Age 27 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.1 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $23,540 $37,765
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.4 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 34 years old 35 years old
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Zipcode (35816)


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% Owning / % Renting 32% / 68% 66% / 34%

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