Hoover Christian School
A small school promoting elite academics, Christian values, and diversity.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked AL School
- 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
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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.: 25%
Students by Grade
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
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(polo shirts, khaki pants, skirts)
(polo shirts, khaki pants, skirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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
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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The nearest high school to Hoover Christian School is Briarwood Christian School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oakmont Preschool & Kindergarten (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Green Valley Baptist Weekday (1.2 miles away)
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