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#133 of 207 private schools in AL

Calvary Baptist Academy

School · Huntsville, AL

A private school in Huntsville, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

126 DOUGLASS RD NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

  • 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,253
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Diversity Index8%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Enrollment49
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Calvary Baptist Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,879/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,338

Median home value

$318,800

Median rent

$1,287/mo

College educated

60.5%

Homeownership

48.5%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White95.9%
Hispanic4.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Westminster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–122.8 mi718Compare →
Sparkman Ninth Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.893.0 mi622Compare →
Oakwood Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–123.3 mi223Compare →
Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–123.5 mi174Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Calvary Baptist Academy is listed in Huntsville, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Calvary Baptist Academy

Calvary Baptist Academy is a private school in Huntsville, AL, serving approximately 49 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 207 private schools in AL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calvary Baptist Academy

What grades does Calvary Baptist Academy serve?

Calvary Baptist Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Calvary Baptist Academy?

Calvary Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvary Baptist Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Calvary Baptist Academy is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Calvary Baptist Academy rank in AL?

Calvary Baptist Academy ranks #133 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is Calvary Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Calvary Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Calvary Baptist Academy a private school?

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

Is Calvary Baptist Academy a religious school?

Calvary Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
49
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Madison County
Area population (ZIP 35806)
28,443
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
31.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35806; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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