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Gospel Light Baptist Academy
School · Helena, AL
A private school in Helena, AL serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
5781 ROY DR, Helena, AL 35080
Academics
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
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Where Gospel Light 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Helena), 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
$111,871
Median home value
$278,500
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangel Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| The Hillsboro SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 3.5 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| The Hillsboro SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 4.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Linda Nolen Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 71 | Compare → |
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.
Gospel Light Baptist Academy is listed in Helena, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gospel Light Baptist Academy is a private school in Helena, AL, serving approximately 22 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gospel Light Baptist Academy
What grades does Gospel Light Baptist Academy serve?
Gospel Light Baptist Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Gospel Light Baptist Academy?
Gospel Light Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 22 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gospel Light Baptist Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gospel Light Baptist Academy is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Gospel Light Baptist Academy a private school?
Yes, Gospel Light 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 Gospel Light Baptist Academy a religious school?
Gospel Light Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 22
- Gender Split
- 32% M / 68% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (205) 765-0335
- Area population (ZIP 35080)
- 19,808
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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.
- 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 35080; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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