Jefferson Christian Academy

Jefferson Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1500 Heritage Place Dr,  Irondale, AL
3.8
3.7
301 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bill Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average ACT Score
23
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$5,090
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
78%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
64.6%
Black
34.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Alabama 26 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 24 Students
University of North Alabama 20 Students
Auburn University 19 Students
Troy University 15 Students
Samford University 14 Students
Jacksonville State University 13 Students
Jefferson State Community College 12 Students
Alabama A&M University 9 Students
Faulkner University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Business 8 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Biology 6 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 6 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Interior Design 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 25 Reviews
4.0 Junior
11/18/2020
I love the fact that JCA is family oriented. The school does a great job promoting unity. Families are welcomed with open arms. I would like to see teachers working on organization and preparing students for the ACT test.
4.0 Senior
11/5/2020
Jefferson Christian Academy has been my school since I was 3 years old. I've grown up in this environment and it is definitely a great place to be. If I had to choose I would not choose to go anywhere else.
1.0 Parent
7/26/2020
There is constant racism and homophobia seen in the hallways. The teachers dont know how to teach well. I have learned nothing from this school. I do not recommend to anyone.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 25 Reviews
1.0 student
10/18/2021
My parent have had me enrolled here since pre-school to give me a Christian upbringing. This backfired, as the beliefs they teach make so little sense you're forced to question it, meaning I lost my faith in middle school. A few teachers are great, and teach a genuinely challenging and engaging curr...
5.0 parent
10/10/2019
We have had a wonderful experience with JCA. I have multiple children that attend JCA and they have always been given support in their academics and everyone is extremely friendly. We feel like we are part of an amazing family.
2.0 other
10/18/2017
Poor. Kids are allowed to be disruptive in classrooms, punch one another, and nothing is done about it. Seems leadership is laxed and not strict since new principal. Not raising christians at this school.
5.0 parent
7/8/2017
I have 2 children at JCA and I can honestly say this is the best decision I made. Everyone is extremely helpful and friendly and made my family feel like their family from day one. Every teacher I have talked with has been very helpful and always encouraging. You can tell the teachers love their job...

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