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#198 of 207 private schools in AL

Faith Covenant Academy

School · Huntsville, AL

A private school in Huntsville, AL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

2603 ARTIE ST SW STE 22, Huntsville, AL 35805

  • 56.7:1 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)
D1.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio56.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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School Day Length5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours900
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index67%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Enrollment567
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Faith Covenant 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • 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

$31,247

Median home value

$108,200

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

33.8%

Poverty rate

33.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black48.0%
White26.5%
Hispanic17.6%
Two or More5.3%
Asian2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Huntsville College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.9 mi26Compare →
Randolph SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6K–121.9 mi926Compare →
Valley Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2PK–122.1 mi213Compare →
Whitesburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7K–123.0 mi746Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Faith Covenant Academy is listed in Huntsville, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Faith Covenant Academy

Faith Covenant Academy is a private school in Huntsville, AL, serving approximately 567 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 56.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 207 private schools in AL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Faith Covenant Academy

What grades does Faith Covenant Academy serve?

Faith Covenant Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Faith Covenant Academy?

Faith Covenant Academy has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Covenant Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Faith Covenant Academy is 56.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Faith Covenant Academy rank in AL?

Faith Covenant Academy ranks #198 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is Faith Covenant Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Faith Covenant Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Faith Covenant Academy a private school?

Yes, Faith Covenant Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Faith Covenant Academy a religious school?

Faith Covenant Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
567
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
56.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Madison County
Area population (ZIP 35805)
21,006
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
31.8
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 35805; 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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