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#148 of 207 private schools in AL
Whitesburg Christian Academy
School · Huntsville, AL
A private school in Huntsville, AL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
7290 WHITESBURG DR SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
- 11.1:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,879/100K
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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
$72,195
Median home value
$319,900
Median rent
$1,051/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35802; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| Faith Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Huntsville College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 4.4 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Big Cove Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Whitesburg Christian Academy is listed in Huntsville, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Whitesburg Christian Academy
Whitesburg Christian Academy is a private school in Huntsville, AL, serving approximately 746 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitesburg Christian Academy
What grades does Whitesburg Christian Academy serve?
Whitesburg Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Whitesburg Christian Academy?
Whitesburg Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesburg Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesburg Christian Academy is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Whitesburg Christian Academy rank in AL?
Whitesburg Christian Academy ranks #148 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Whitesburg Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitesburg Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Whitesburg Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Whitesburg Christian 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 Whitesburg Christian Academy a religious school?
Whitesburg Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 746
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (256) 489-7677
- Area population (ZIP 35802)
- 23,304
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 35802; 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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