Tuscaloosa Academy

420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

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Tel: (205) 758-4462

www.tuscaloosaacademy.org

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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 (2022-23)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 451 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Tuscaloosa Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

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

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019

Student Body

Total Students

451 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

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

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual
collared shirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,000

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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, Weightlifting

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tuscaloosa Academy cost?

Tuscaloosa Academy's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Tuscaloosa Academy?

The acceptance rate of Tuscaloosa Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 90%. Tuscaloosa Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alabama with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Tuscaloosa Academy offer?

Tuscaloosa Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Tuscaloosa Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for most sports offered.

What is Tuscaloosa Academy's ranking?

Tuscaloosa Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Tuscaloosa Academy?

The application deadline for Tuscaloosa Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 451 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alabama is $7,533 for elementary schools and $7,966 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).