American Christian Academy (Alabama) Explained
| American Christian Academy |
| Type: | Private school |
| Grades: | PK–12 |
| Enrollment: | 1,014 (2021–2022)[1] |
| Teaching Staff: | 93.8 |
| Ratio: | 28:1 |
| Address: | 2300 Veterans Memorial Parkway |
| City: | Tuscaloosa |
| State: | Alabama |
| Zipcode: | 012679 |
| Country: | United States |
| Coordinates: | 33.1976°N -87.5081°W |
| Headmaster: | Stephen Hooks |
| Principal: | Austin Grammer |
| Nickname: | Patriots[2] |
| Colors: | Royal Blue, Scarlet Red & White
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American Christian Academy is a private Christian school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, with students in grades PK–12. It operates in the former Eastwood Middle School on Veterans Memorial Parkway, which it purchased from the Tuscaloosa City School Board. ACA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).[1] ACA has been a fully accredited school since 1990.[3]
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 894 K–12 students enrolled in 2021–22 was:[1]
- Asian - 1.5%
- Black - 1.7%
- Hispanic - 2.1%
- White - 94.4%
- Multiracial - 0.3%
Athletics
The American Christian Academy Patriots compete as a private school in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). School colors are Royal Blue, Scarlet Red & White. The following AHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[2]
- Baseball (boys)
- State champion - 2009, 2011[4]
- Basketball (boys and girls)
- Bowling (boys and girls)
- State champion - 2022, 2023
- Cross country (boys)
- State champion - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020[5]
- Football (boys)
- Golf (boys and girls)
- Soccer (boys and girls)
- Softball (girls)
- Tennis (boys and girls)
- Volleyball (girls)
- Wrestling (boys)
In addition, the Patriots were girls state champions in indoor track 2015–18[6] and boys indoor track 2017–18[7] In outdoor track, the girls were state champions 2007–2012, 2015, 2017 and 2018[8] and the boys were state champions in 2017 and 2018.[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Search for Private Schools - School Detail for AMERICAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY . nces.ed.gov . US Department of Education . December 31, 2023 . EN.
- Web site: American Christian Academy (Tuscaloosa, AL) Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more MaxPreps . www.maxpreps.com . MaxPreps.com . April 28, 2022.
- Web site: History of American Christian Academy - American Christian Academy. April 28, 2022. www.acacademy.com.
- Web site: AHSAA > Sports > Baseball > Baseball Past State Champions . www.ahsaa.com . Alabama High School Athletic Association . April 28, 2022.
- Web site: AHSAA > Sports > Cross Country > Cross Country Past State Champions Boys . www.ahsaa.com . Alabama High School Athletic Association . April 28, 2022.
- Web site: AHSAA > Sports > Indoor Track & Field > Past Indoor Track State Champions Girls . www.ahsaa.com . Alabama High School Athletic Association . April 28, 2022.
- Web site: AHSAA > Sports > Indoor Track & Field > Past Indoor Track State Champions Boys . www.ahsaa.com . Alabama High School Athletic Association . April 28, 2022.
- Web site: AHSAA > Sports > Indoor Track & Field > Past Indoor Track State Champions Boys . www.ahsaa.com . Alabama High School Athletic Association . April 28, 2022.
- Web site: AHSAA > Sports > Outdoor Track & Field > Outdoor Track & Field Past State Champions Boys . www.ahsaa.com . April 28, 2022.
