St. James Catholic School vs. Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School
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School Overview
School
St. James Catholic SchoolElementary school
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day SchoolCombined school
Top Rankings
St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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School History
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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School History
Overview
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Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School in Gadsden, AL, serves coâed students from preâkindergarten through 12th grade in a small cityâbased campus.
The school enrolls 77 students total, with 41 in Kâ12, maintaining a studentâteacher ratio of 6:1 and an average class size of 4.
Founded in 1952, Holy Comforter is affiliated with the Episcopal tradition and is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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Yes
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1912
1952
Students Body
Total Students
131 students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
36
Kindergarten Students
15
4
Grade 1 Students
10
3
Grade 2 Students
12
4
Grade 3 Students
12
4
Grade 4 Students
13
4
Grade 5 Students
14
6
Grade 6 Students
16
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Grade 7 Students
13
3
Grade 8 Students
9
4
Grade 9 Students
-
4
Grade 10 Students
-
2
Grade 11 Students
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1
Grade 12 Students
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2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
12 teachers
Average Class Size
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4
Number of AP Classes
4
3
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
6:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please see the school's website for updated information.
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Admissions Director
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Laura McCartney
Admissions Associate
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Krista Ashley
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
BEST RoboticsBuilder's Club
Club SportsK-Kids
Key ClubPiano
Reflections EnsembleVoice