Hoover Christian School
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 59 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,573
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Hoover Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 59 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 73% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (polo shirts, khaki pants, skirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,573 |
| Tuition Notes | $4573 is an average per year depending on grade level and other variables; range is $4502-$4644 |
| % on Financial Aid | 22% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,715 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Carolyn Petty |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club Arts and Music Programs: Stringed instrument instruction |
School Notes
- Great test scores averaging nearly two grades above average
- Excellent, completely certified teaching staff (many with multiple degrees and state certifications) and including art, music, and Spanish
- Ideal setting--next to Aldridge Botanical Gardens
- Won the Southeast Regional NYSE investment competition (placed 4th in the nation)
- Facilities: newly renovated 1.5 million dollar building, adjoining field, and gymnasium
- Advanced technology includes computers in each classroom, video projectors, and video conferencing class options for high school students
- Affiliated with Griggs International for selected 11-12th grade classes, some with dual enrollment
- Catered vegetarian hot lunch optional
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School Reviews
| 5 Discovery Days Preschool is a wonderful school. They have low teacher ratio's, offer Spanish, PlayBall and Computer classes all as part of their curriculum. The teachers are loving and dedicated. And there are many after school programs. - Posted by Parent - kwip2 |
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