Shoals Christian School vs. Mars Hill Bible School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Mars Hill Bible School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
MISSION STATEMENT We will assist Christian families by providing a Christ-centered, biblically based education emphasizing excellence in character, academics, and service to Christ and others.
"All of your children will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children's peace." Isaiah 54:13
VISION STATEMENT Shoals Christian School (SCS) is a school whose constituents are increasingly committed to lives of holiness and prayer.
The school's leadership is committed to make decisions consistent with its mission statement and the principles of God's Word.
The mission of Mars Hill Bible School is to provide every child with a challenging Christ-centered education emphasizing spiritual, academic, physical, and social development in a nurturing environment.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
on case-by-case basis, dyslexia and mild learning differences
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Year Founded
1997
1871
Students Body
Total Students
216 students
752 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
8
125
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
16
53
Grade 1 Students
10
49
Grade 2 Students
13
34
Grade 3 Students
11
48
Grade 4 Students
17
38
Grade 5 Students
7
51
Grade 6 Students
15
43
Grade 7 Students
16
52
Grade 8 Students
25
57
Grade 9 Students
20
46
Grade 10 Students
24
44
Grade 11 Students
12
41
Grade 12 Students
22
47
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
78%
Average Class Size
15
20
Number of AP Classes
5
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Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
20:1
Average ACT score
25
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook)
(Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook)
Casual
(Refer to website for Student Handbook)
(Refer to website for Student Handbook)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,255
$7,170
Tuition Notes
This is the 2016-2017 tuition for 6th - 8th grades. Please contact our Admissions Director for complete tuition schedule.
Tuition listed is for 1st-12th grades. Please contact Admissions Director for complete tuition information.
% on Financial Aid
23%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,336
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
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85%
Admissions Director
Didi Vardaman
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
17
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Key ClubMiddle School Student Government Assocation
Student Government Association
Club or Organization:
Jr. High Scholars BowlMath Olympics
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Red Cross ClubRobotics Team
Science FairSCS Ambassadors
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesArt Shows
Drama
Debate & Forensics
Club or Organization:
Berean SocietyBeta Club
Foreign Language ClubJunior Civitan
Middle School Scholar BowlMiddle School Science Olympiad
Mu Alpha ThetaNational Forensic League
National Honor SocietyRobotics Team
SADDScience Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChorus
DramaShow Choir