About the School
- The mission of Shelby Academy is to prepare students for higher educational pursuits or technological careers.
- We will accomplish this in a safe environment, guided by a staff of caring professionals teaching a challenging curriculum.
- We believe that mutual respect among, and between, students and staff promotes the worth and dignity of each individual; students who set high goals are able to fully develop their potential; a safe and physically comfortable environment enhances student learning; development of personal values enables students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners; and students learn interpersonal relationships through cooperative groups, and demonstrate the responsibility of good citizenship by showing respect for others and their property.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
215 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shelby Academy?
The application deadline for Shelby Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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4901 Old Leeds Rd
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(205) 956-9731
Distance: 36.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
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(205) 854-2741
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
4901 Old Leeds Rd
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(205) 956-9731
Distance: 36.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
5568 Chalkville Rd
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(205) 854-2741
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 22 students
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9444 Highway 22
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(205) 668-0973
Distance: 5.5 mi
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Special Education School
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(205) 664-1600
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
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209 Cloverdale Dr
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(205) 663-2422
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
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(205) 216-0149
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
903 3rd Ave Nw
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(205) 663-5942
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 32 students
Special Education School
117 Plaza Circle
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
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(205) 216-0149
Distance: 9.1 mi
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Extracurriculars: 8
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5781 Roy Dr
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(205) 685-8450
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(205) 864-7330
Distance: 13.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9
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24975 Highway 25
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(205) 669-7777
Distance: 0.3 mi
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9444 Highway 22
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(205) 668-0973
Distance: 5.5 mi
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Special Education School
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Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 93 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
5781 Roy Dr
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(205) 685-8450
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 27 students
Montessori School
73 Elvira Rd
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(205) 864-7330
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
209 Cloverdale Dr
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(205) 663-2422
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
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(205) 216-0149
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
903 3rd Ave Nw
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(205) 663-5942
Distance: 9.1 mi
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Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
5781 Roy Dr
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(205) 685-8450
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
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Location
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(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 4th Street
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(205) 926-4993
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(205) 926-4993
8604.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
West Blocton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4734 Truman Aldrich Parkway
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205) 938-9002
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205) 938-9002
8604.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
West Blocton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Truman Aldrich Pkwy
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205) 938-2451
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205) 938-2451
8604.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
West Blocton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
828 Cahaba River Dr
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(205) 938-9005
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205) 938-9005
8605.2 miles
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(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
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