Tuscaloosa Academy
Tel:
(205) 758-4462
Tuscaloosa Academy, founded in 1967, is a non-sectarian, independent, co-educational, college-preparatory school serving 450 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
The mission of Tuscaloosa Academy is to provide a college-preparatory education in a supportive environment of intellectual freedom, to cultivate a love of learning, and to maximize each student's potential for academic achievement, character development and readiness for life in a global environment.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 451 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Tuscaloosa Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1967 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 451 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 3% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 12 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | and Studio Art, Biology, Calculus AB & BC, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, German, Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, U.S. Government & Politics, United States History |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (collared shirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,000 |
| Tuition Notes | For details about affording Tuscaloosa Academy, visit our website. |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Niccole Poole |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, |
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233 - TuscaloosaHoly Spirit Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: 7-12 | 266 students
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