Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,850
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Deeper Life Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,850
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Deeper Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1998
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is billed on a ten month cycle at $185 per month.
Admissions Director
Carol Bonner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- Deeper Life Academy in Bessemer, AL enrolls 107 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a co–ed, suburban setting with a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
- Founded in 1998, the school offers five AP courses and maintains an average class size of 10 students.
- The student–teacher ratio at this Alabama K–12 private school is 21:1, with a total of five teachers on staff.
- Annual tuition at Deeper Life Academy is $1,850, placing it among the more affordable private schools in the area.
- The student body includes 26 White (not Hispanic) students, reflecting part of the school's demographic composition.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Deeper Life Academy cost?
Deeper Life Academy's tuition is approximately $1,850 for private students.
What sports does Deeper Life Academy offer?
Deeper Life Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for Deeper Life Academy?
The application deadline for Deeper Life Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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