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Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies

Independent school · Grades K–12

Anniston, AL

1910 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201

Overall grade: B

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

  • B-Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 independent schools in Anniston

In Anniston, Alabama, Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 62 students attend, with roughly 41 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 208 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
62
Teachers
1.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
41.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 38 girls, 24 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
208 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 30% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of independent schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    57’17–1825’19–2097’21–2262’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    K1
    11
    22
    32
    42
    52
    62
    72
    83
    910
    1010
    1110
    1215

    Student body

    Black85%
    White6%
    Two or more races6%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies whether it takes part.

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    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 Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies

    What grades does Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies serve?

    Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies?

    About 62 students, with 41 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies?

    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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