Glenwood School

5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
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Tel: (334) 297-3614
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Students: 699 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS)
Religious AffiliationNonsectarian
Grades OfferedGrades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded1970
Awards Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a

Student Body

Total Students699 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade Glenwood School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size18 students
Classroom Dress CodeCasual

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered11 sports
SportsArchery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballArchery, Baseball,
Basketball, Cheering,
Football, Golf,
Soccer, Softball,
Tennis, Track and Field,
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
4H Club, Beta Club, Drama Kids, Junior Beta Club, National Honor Society, NJHS, Robotics Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Thespian Society
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Students: 699 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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