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#50 of 207 private schools in AL

Top 24% of private schools

Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home

School

130 N ST E., STE C, Talladega, AL 35160

Private

Enrollment

30

Student-Teacher

6:1

Score

7.1

Grades

2nd – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#50 of 207

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Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home

7.1/10

School in Talladega · grades 2nd – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.1/10

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About Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home

Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home is a private school in Talladega, AL. Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 2nd-12th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it compares0.7 pts above AL schools
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • AL avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6:1 students to teachers, Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Talladega, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
This School
vs
18.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
30
This School
vs
306
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
5.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60% vs 0%
Black 36.7% vs 0%
Asian 3.3% vs 0%
Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home Talladega Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home (this school) 7.1
Zora Ellis Junior High School 5.1
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School 4.4
Talladega High School 4.4
C L Salter Elementary School 7.3
Talladega County Central High 3.8
Stemley Road Elementary School 7.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 50%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.5 / 10
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Enrollment 30
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 60.0%
Black 36.7%
Asian 3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

130 N ST E., STE C, Talladega, AL 35160

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home may also want to explore other schools in the area. Coldwater Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 14.9 miles away, in nearby Anniston), which scores notably higher. Another option is Coosa Valley Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 12.8 miles away, in nearby Cropwell), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Walter M Kennedy School (rated 8.1/10, 13.2 miles away, in nearby Pell City), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Talladega, see our Talladega schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 15.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Zora Ellis Junior High School Talladega 0.5 mi 5.1
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School Talladega 1.5 mi 4.4
Talladega High School Talladega 1.6 mi 4.4
C L Salter Elementary School Talladega 1.8 mi 7.3
Raymond L Young Elementary School Talladega 2.0 mi 5.2
Talladega County Central High Talladega 5.1 mi 3.8
Stemley Road Elementary School Talladega 5.5 mi 7.4
Winterboro High School Alpine 9.8 mi 5.1
Sycamore School Alpine 9.8 mi 7.5
Munford Middle School Munford 10.7 mi 4.9
Munford High School Munford 10.7 mi 4.7
Munford Elementary School Munford 10.9 mi 7.7
Lincoln High School Lincoln 13.7 mi 5.1
Lincoln Elementary School Lincoln 13.9 mi 7.0
Charles R Drew Middle School Lincoln 13.9 mi 5.2
Williams Intermediate School Pell City 12.8 mi 4.3
Coosa Valley Elementary School Cropwell 12.8 mi 9.0
Walter M Kennedy School Pell City 13.2 mi 8.1
Coldwater Elementary School Anniston 14.9 mi 9.2
Iola Roberts Elementary School Pell City 15.2 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 35160 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,007

Median Home Value

$129,300

Median Rent

$772/mo

Population

26,177

College Educated

15.6%

Homeownership

66.9%

Avg Commute

25.8 min

Poverty Rate

17.8%

Median Age

44.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home

What grades does Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home serve?

Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home?

Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home?

The student-teacher ratio at Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home rank in AL?

Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home ranks #50 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home's MySchoolScout rating?

Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home a private school?

Yes, Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home a religious school?

Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
61 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
30% M / 70% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Presbyterian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Talladega County

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