Excellent
#4 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 1% of private schools
Holy Spirit Catholic School
School · Tuscaloosa, AL
A private school in Tuscaloosa, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
601 JAMES I HARRISON JR PKWY E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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.
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Where Holy Spirit Catholic School 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,289/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,371
Median home value
$224,900
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| American Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| The Capitol SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| North River Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 207 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Holy Spirit Catholic School is listed in Tuscaloosa, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Spirit Catholic School
Holy Spirit Catholic School is a private school in Tuscaloosa, AL, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Spirit Catholic School
What grades does Holy Spirit Catholic School serve?
Holy Spirit Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Holy Spirit Catholic School?
Holy Spirit Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Spirit Catholic School rank in AL?
Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks #4 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Holy Spirit Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Spirit Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Spirit Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Holy Spirit Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Holy Spirit Catholic School a religious school?
Holy Spirit Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Phone
- (205) 553-5606
- Area population (ZIP 35405)
- 48,564
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 35405; 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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