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Gospel Light Baptist Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Helena, AL

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5781 Roy Dr, Helena, AL 35080

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Helena
  • Smaller classes than 95% of Christian schools in Alabama
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Gospel Light Baptist Academy is a Baptist private school in Helena, Alabama, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 27 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Christian schools in Alabama. Enrollment has grown about 29% since 2015–16. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 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
27
Teachers
7.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 7 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 95% of Christian schools in Alabama (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of Christian schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 106 Christian schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    21’15–1624’17–1819’19–2022’21–2227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K15
    K8
    12
    21
    32
    41
    52
    72
    83
    92
    102
    111
    121

    Student body

    White85%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Black4%
    Two or more races4%

    Member of

    • American Association of Christian Schools

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Gospel Light Baptist 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 Gospel Light Baptist Academy

    What grades does Gospel Light Baptist Academy serve?

    Gospel Light Baptist Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Gospel Light Baptist Academy?

    About 27 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Gospel Light Baptist 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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