Houston Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Dothan, AL
901 Buena Vista Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Alabama
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Dothan since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Dothan, Alabama, Houston Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 672 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 21% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 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
- 672
- Teachers
- 50.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 342 girls, 330 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of independent schools in Alabama.
- Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Houston Academy 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 Houston Academy
What grades does Houston Academy serve?
Houston Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Houston Academy?
About 672 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Houston 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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