Holy Spirit Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
Tuscaloosa, AL
601 James I Harrison Jr Pkwy E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Tuscaloosa
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 75% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Tuscaloosa since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Holy Spirit Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 428 students and around 9 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 75% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Birmingham. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 182 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
- 428
- Teachers
- 46.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 211 girls, 217 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Birmingham
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of Catholic schools nationwide (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Spirit Catholic School whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Holy Spirit Catholic School
What grades does Holy Spirit Catholic School serve?
Holy Spirit Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Holy Spirit Catholic School?
About 428 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Spirit Catholic School?
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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