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Faith Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Mobile, AL

8650 Tanner Williams Rd, Mobile, AL 36608

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest of 141 Christian schools in Alabama
  • The largest Christian school in Mobile
  • Serving families in Mobile since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Faith Academy is a Christian private school in Mobile, Alabama, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 1,798 students and around 20 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 61% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 181 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
1,798
Teachers
91.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
19.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 895 girls, 903 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
181 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 61% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 99% of Christian schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 106 Christian schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    1,683’11–121,759’13–141,557’15–161,485’17–181,524’19–201,623’21–221,798’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K195
    K146
    1141
    2124
    3128
    4104
    5127
    6157
    7148
    8163
    9158
    10138
    11128
    12136

    Student body

    White75%
    Black16%
    Two or more races4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Faith Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Alabama's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Faith Academy

    What grades does Faith Academy serve?

    Faith Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Faith Academy?

    About 1,798 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Faith Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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