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Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School

156 S 9th Street Gadsden, AL 35901

Tel: (256) 546-9071

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 77 students
Average class size: 4 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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About the School

Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School in Gadsden, AL, serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a small city–based campus.
The school enrolls 77 students total, with 41 in K–12, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average class size of 4.
Founded in 1952, Holy Comforter is affiliated with the Episcopal tradition and is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
The program includes 3 Advanced Placement courses and offers a post–graduate year.
The student body includes 14% students of color, and the school follows a casual dress code.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 77 students
Average class size: 4 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School
Pre-K	36
Kind	4
1	3
2	4
3	4
4	4
5	6
7	3
8	4
9	4
10	2
11	1
12	2

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Pre-K has the most students at 36, far more than any other grade in Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School.

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1952

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Student Body

Total Students

77 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

4 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Environmental ScienceAP Human Geography

AP US Government

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Laura McCartney

Admissions Associate

Krista Ashley

Application URL

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Extracurriculars

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8 extracurriculars

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