Faith Academy

I disagree with the review below as Faith is the most diverse private Christian school in Mobile County. The school is designed for and very accomodating to working parents, and compared to other parochial private schools in Mobile, the tution is quite reasonable. Their handling of the well publicized parent slapping of the teacher incident proved hey do not put up with riff-raff and are not afraid to immediately expel trouble-making students parents. Where else can you get a fully accredited education in a private school for the cost of Faith's tuition?
--Submitted by a parent

This school i would have to say is just like any other school there is nothing special about this school my kid is always complaining about something new and at first i told him this is to better you but now i see he is right i'm pulling him next year cause this school is not what i thought his grades have not improved i'm a just going have to get a tutor its much cheaper than the high tuition parents don't waste your money and if your child has something to say about his/her school listen to what they have to say before judging their opinion
--Submitted by a parent

Faith Academy is an abomination! It is one of the most segregated and critical schools in the city of Mobile. I had to remove my 10, 15,and 17 year old children from that school because of the way the teachers treat students of a certain race. I would NOT recommend this school to anyone who is against racism. The principals are in on it as well because the show favoritism over a "select few"
--Submitted by a parent

I used to go there until we had to move and i absolutely loved it..Its the greatest school i have ever gone to.I'm now a sophomore and Ive been to 3 different schools since then but none have beat Faith Academy.I love the school I am going to now but not as much as I loved Faith.The teachers and the principals there are great.I miss it a ton and would go back any day.....

This school has one of the best band programs in a private school in the entire South East. Band director David Pryor has the vision to challenge the kids to perform well and compete nationally. They consistently get superior ratings. They recently played by invitation at Carnegie Hall. The athletic programs are excellent but challenged in recent time due to growing into larger conferences. Proud tradition of winning.. including soccer. Academically, they challenge kids to excel (that includes homework). The goal of education is to LEARN. Excellent teachers. My child received a full academic SCHOLARSHIP to college. Those that complain here are often offended by one-off circumstances and post 'revenge reviews'. Don't be fooled. This is one of the best private schools in the state with depth in academics, music, sports and Christian atmosphere. The price is very competitive with other local, higher priced but less accomplished schools. Don't pass this by.
--Submitted by a parent

Do not send your child to this school! I have waisted 6 yrs of tuition! The schools quality and professionalism is aweful. I have tried to talk to them about the bully situation and the favortism. They don't even want to talk about it! All they care about is their athletic programs and "free scholorships". The people who pay their tuition, volunteer and put their all into their childrens education mean nothing to them. Their priorities are in the wrong place. The kids get hr detention for gum. The kids who bully and plot to hurt your child get nothing. Bad news if you are looking into this school for your child!
--Submitted by a parent

I've been at this school for almost a year now and I must say I do NOT like it at all. The teachers main priority is not to teach the students, and their academics is ridiculous!!! Many people of the staff and many of the students base their judgement on race rather than on the inside. The ONLY GOOD THING is their chapel service. It really helps you have an amazing connection with your spitirual self. Other than that, don't bother sending your child to Faith. It is a waist of time and MONEY. I highly recommend Baker, Davidson, or Murphy!

For those who matter, mr Pryor of the faith academy band very recently took the band students to Birmingham for a "conference" where the students played beautifully... Unfortunately Unbeknown to us all, the expensive "trip" for the "students" was so the insttructor could get out of going to the TEACHER conference by himself for the week! They were very upset for all their hard work and the money they paid to be rushed around due to poor planning and play their hearts out for their OWN teachers!! Very unprofessional.

FAITH ACADEMY IS AWESOME.AND THE COACHES THERE ARE THE BEST IN ALABAMA.IF YOU WANT,NOT ONLY A GOOD COACH BUT A GOOD HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE, GO TO FAITH!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Some of the teachers scream at students in front of others, which only belittles them. Use your discretion.
--Submitted by a parent