Hoover Christian School
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 50 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 Kindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 50 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 54% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 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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