Indian Springs School
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(205)988-3350
- Guided by our motto, "Learning through Living", Indian Springs School fosters a love of learning and creativity, a sense of integrity and moral courage, and an ethic of participatory citizenship with respect for individuality and independent thought.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: 8-12
- Students: 309 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,800
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 25 / rolling
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Indian Springs School places among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Year Founded | 1952 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 309 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 78% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 16 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP American Government and Politics, AP Biology, AP Calculus I, AP Chemistry, AP Economics, AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French V, AP French VI, AP Latin IV Aeneid, AP Latin V Ovid, Horace, Catullus, AP Literature and Composition, AP Music Theory, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, AP Spanish IV, AP Spanish V, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP United States History |
| Average SAT score | 1377 |
| Average ACT score | 29 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 25 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $24,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Day students |
| % on Financial Aid | 28% |
| Acceptance Rate | 62% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Christine Copeland |
| Admissions Associate | Allison Fuller |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 15 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Film Club, Habitat for Humanity, Key Club, Math Club, Model U.N., MultiCultural Club, Outdoors Club, Scholars Bowl, Student Ambassadors, Young Democrats, Young Republicans Arts and Music Programs: Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Ensemble |
School Notes
- 100% attend college
- Average class size: 16
- 110-member Choir
- 10 Varsity sports
- Average Faculty tenure: 17 years.
- 350-acre campus
- Fertile Minds organic garden and orchard
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| 5 I am very pleased with my daughter's progress at ISS. I strongly recommend Indian Springs School. Thank you very much. - Posted by Parent - mitam |
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