Faith Academy
School Notes Overview:
Faith is a large, nonprofit, private school under the auspices of Life Church of Mobile. The school offers a variety of sports, extracurricular activities, and course offerings. It is in its 38th year of operation. ...
School Overview:
Faith Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Other school association(s) Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild Learning Differences | |
| Year Founded | 1969 | |
| County | Mobile County, AL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 2056 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(AL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 20% | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 86 students | ||
| Pre-K - 142 students | ||
| Kind - 167 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 183 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 150 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 108 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 106 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 167 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 168 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 148 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 143 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 176 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 145 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 124 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 129 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 18% | |
| Average Class Size | 25 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 2 | |
| Average ACT score | 21 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (uniform) |
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This School |
(AL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:19 | * 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 | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $278 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is payable over 11 months. Other fees depending on grade level and course options. | |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |
| Head of School | John Timothy Skelton | |
| Admissions Director | Penny Skelton | |
| Admissions Associate | kmason@faithacademy.us | |
School Notes:
- Outstanding athletic program Excellent band program Excellent choral program Speech and Drama among electives ACT prep classes Cisco Networking Program
- Profile last updated: 07/18/2008
In the News:
- New schedule set in stone for ECHS (The Atmore Advance)
posted on November 24, 2009 at 02:52:13 pm
The Escambia County Blue Devils football program plays an entire new region next season as they have been placed in Class 4A, Region 1. Escambia County’s football schedule for the 2010 season has been officially set as the Blue Devils make the trek back into Class 4A, Region 1. - Mobile County Students Honor Teen Killed in Accident (NBC 15 Mobile)
posted on November 24, 2009 at 05:06:32 am
Students from across Mobile County are honoring a teenager was hit and killed while running. - Banners of Support (FOX10 Mobile)
posted on November 23, 2009 at 02:10:26 pm
Faith Academy students arrived at school in Mobile today to find banners of support hanging in their breezeways. It brought tears to the eyes of many students and staff. - Thousands Turn out for Faith Academy Sophomore's Funeral (NBC 15 Mobile)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 12:51:22 am
Family and friends say they remember 15-year-old Mac Chatom as funny and faithful. - Teen remembered for smile, love of life (FOX10 Mobile)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 12:41:07 am
Friends and family said goodbye to a Faith Academy student that was killed. Mac Chatom was hit by a vehicle while jogging along Cody Road. Loved ones held a wake and funeral service for the teen Monday.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (36608) | School Zip (36608) |
(AL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 37,251 people | 4,453,863 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 42% | 19% |
| Population Average Age | 32 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $37,616 | $37,765 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 35 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (36608) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 59% / 41% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Al-iman Academy Of Mobile - 48 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
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- Mobile Christian School - 513 students - 5.8 mi. away - view location
- The Arnold School - 51 students - 6.7 mi. away - view location
- St. Paul's Episcopal School - 1616 students - 6.8 mi. away - view location
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