Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama
Tel:
(205) 591-7600
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama is a Christ-centered school that serves inner-city students in grades K4-12.
The mission of Cornerstone Schools of Alabama is to inspire and develop critically thinking and compassionate young people in a Christ-centered learning community that is committed to academic excellence and character development.
We strive to empower students to be responsible and productive citizens of the world, all to the glory of God.
Cornerstone students receive an affordable, life-changing education encompassing academics, character development and faith. All students at Cornerstone receive tuition assistance.
Cornerstone's core values are Excellence for God, Excellence for Students, Excellence in Academics, and Excellence in Character.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 535 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama places among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Cognia International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1993 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 535 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 98% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 93% |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is determined by a sliding scale based on household income. Every student accepted to Cornerstone will receive financial assistance. Download application at EducateBirmingham.org |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 7 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Beta Club, Library Book Club, Student Government Association (SGA), Yearbook Staff Arts and Music Programs: Art, Band, Choir |
School Notes
- The vision of Cornerstone is to be a world-class, Christ-centered school in the inner city that empowers lifelong learners to be responsible and productive citizens of the world. By challenging our students academically, developing their character, and growing their faith in God, our students will succeed in all that He has in store for them. Cornerstone students receive an affordable, life-changing education. Cornerstone empowers each student to glofify God, working every day to impact both their hearts and minds.
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