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 (2025)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Yearly Tuition: $29,500
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 24 / Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Indian Springs School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1952
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
340 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
16 courses
List of Courses Offered
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, 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, Catullus, Horace
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Colors
Grey, Maroon
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 24 / Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,500
Tuition Notes
Day students
Summer Program Cost
$7,000
Summer Program Cost Notes
Boarding ESL Camp. This price covers room, board, and three classes per day.
% on Financial Aid
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,448
Admissions Director
Taylor Docking
Admissions Associate
Mike Rowlett
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
20 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Drone Club, Film Club, Fishing Club, Habitat for Humanity, Key Club, Math Club, Model U.N., Mountain Biking Club, MultiCultural Club, Outdoors Club, Poetry Club, Psychology Club, Scholars Bowl, Student Ambassadors, Young Democrats, Young Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Ensemble
Chess Club, Drone Club, Film Club, Fishing Club, Habitat for Humanity, Key Club, Math Club, Model U.N., Mountain Biking Club, MultiCultural Club, Outdoors Club, Poetry Club, Psychology 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
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Green - Author of The Fault in our Stars and Looking for Alaska. Made Times' 2014 list of the Most Influential People in the World.
- David Oh - Lead Flight Director for the Mars Curiosity Rover - NASA.
- Elaine Luria - Member of the U.S. Congress representing Virginia.
- Daniel Alarcón - Daniel Alarcón (born March 5, 1977 in Lima, Peru) is a Peruvian-American novelist, journalist and radio producer. He is co-founder, host and executive producer of Radio Ambulante, an award-winning Spanish language podcast distributed by NPR.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Indian Springs School cost?
Indian Springs School's tuition is approximately $29,500 for private students and $7,000 for summer students.
Who are famous alumni from Indian Springs School?
Indian Springs School famous alumni include: John Green, David Oh, Elaine Luria and Daniel Alarcón.
Does Indian Springs School offer a summer program?
Yes, Indian Springs School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Indian Springs School offer?
Indian Springs School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Indian Springs School's ranking?
Indian Springs School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Indian Springs School?
The application deadline for Indian Springs School is Jan. 24 / Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 24 / Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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