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Huntsville College Preparatory School

Independent school · Grades K–12

Huntsville, AL

4217 9th Ave SW, Ste 40, Huntsville, AL 35805

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
  • Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Alabama

In Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville College Preparatory School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 67 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Alabama. Enrollment is up about 205% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 184 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
67
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 65 girls, 2 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
184 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 33% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Alabama (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of independent schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    22’11–1237’15–1626’21–2267’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K4
    13
    25
    36
    45
    510
    64
    713
    86
    93
    104
    112
    122

    Student body

    White45%
    Black42%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Two or more races6%

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Huntsville College Preparatory School 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 Huntsville College Preparatory School

    What grades does Huntsville College Preparatory School serve?

    Huntsville College Preparatory School serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Huntsville College Preparatory School?

    About 67 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Huntsville College Preparatory 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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