Mars Hill Bible School

698 Cox Creek Parkway

Florence, AL 35630

15 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by student on April 18, 2019

As a former student I can Mars Hill is too far behind academically in math and science to prepare students for the ACT or college. Also, the staff and students expect you to conform to their church of christ religious standards. They have radical conservative views on women. The girls were shown a video in high school were college aged boys talked about how they would never marry a women who wasn't a virgin. They then passed around a purity contract and all the girls that signed it were put on a board outside the office. The boys harassed the girls that did not sign. As an adult, I know this was an emotionally abusive tactic and would be outraged if my daughter was treated this way.
Submitted by parent on April 06, 2019

My children and grandchildren attended Mars Hill with great success in academics, spiritual encouragement and basic life skills. I strongly recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2018

Our child's experience at MHBS has been exceptional. He is greeted with a smile and a hug each day when he arrives, he's being challenged academically, and he's genuinely loved. I don't think we could have made a better choice.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2018

Eternally grateful for the quality education, spiritual reinforcement, and awesome and well-rounded experience my two have received during their years at MH. I love the relationships among faculty members and between students and faculty, and I love that those relationships don’t end with graduation.
Submitted by student on May 09, 2015

As a former students, this is a very "cliquish" school. Students form their friendships around what churches they attend. If you are not a member of the Church of Christ, you will not be friends with most of kids. What is more disturbing, faculty and admin make no attempt to protect young female students from the advances of high school boys. While I was a student, a 6th grade girl was consistently harassed by a 12th grade boy for a date. 7th and 8th grade girls were targets for 11th and 12th grade boys. During my 7th grade year, I was so obsessively pursued by a 12th grade boy that I would stay in the bathroom and hide during lunch rather than risk seeing him. Admin and faculty never once told students that they were there to support students about such issues outside of class. In fact, sometimes the faculty themselves harassed female students. One coach who taught 7th and 8th grade subjects was very cruel to females in class. This school may be fine for some, but I have very sad memories of being here. Even after attending a huge urban public high school in another state, I got more encouragement and support from faculty and admin there than I did here.
Submitted by parent on December 25, 2014

My children, from an average income family, attended Mars Hill Bible school k-12, made top grades in college, graduated from college with honors, received graduate degrees and obtained professional high paying jobs. Mars Hills stats of following their graduates, their college degrees, and professional jobs represents the high achievements of their students. Public education has done a better PR job yet educationally, Mars Hill stands FAR above the norm.
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2014

Probably the most affordable private Christian school around. A true school of excellence in all aspects. Small classes but students receive millions of dollars in scholarships each year and are recognized as top-performers at the next level. The Christian environment is excellent. These graduates are also equipped biblically and serve in churches all over the U.S. So thankful my parents sacrificed to send me,and now I am sacrificing to send my children. No other choice but Mars Hill Bible School.
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2014

Totally disorganized ! Children of alumni and wealthy catered to. Teachers are loving but lack in teaching anything other than bible. Facilities and technology need major upgrades. Not worth 6500 dollar tuition.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2014

This school is all about status and thats it. To pay such high tuition for a mediocre education is ludicrous. Also, I have never felt so judged by parents of other children as well as teachers as I have here. School functions are reminiscent of the movie "mean girls" and it is absurd that a Christian school would be so full of such hypocrisy.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2013

My daughter ha been at the preschool for three years now. I was elated to get the lat available spot for her. The teachers are loving and they have a fantastic curriculum. I am a teacher and could not be happier with my choice. My daughter is learning more than I would have expected at her age. She is also learning character values that she needs and are lacking in the public school where I teach because the only focus is testing!
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2013

I am VERY POSITIVE about MHBS and I must offer a rebuttal for some of the comments that have been posted. First, MHBS does not offer the EXIT EXAM because the Alabama Department of Education WILL NOT provide the exam to private schools. You will find that this is the case at ALL private schools in the state. Second, to those who said MHBS does not provide quality academic training. You have to BE KIDDING! Each year the senior class has an average of 45 people and they earn over $1 million in scholarships! Third, to those that say MHBS does not offer what the major public high school in our area offers...you are exactly right. A school like MHBS who has 175 students (9-12) cannot offer the same things as a huge high school. What MHBS DOES offer is an environment where your child can learn about GOD, be taught by godly people, AND succeed academically. MHBS is the ONLY choice for private education in the Shoals area!
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2013

Mars Hill holds a very special place in my heart. It is where I met my wife & best friend, classmates who remain lifelong close friends, and where I received a solid Christian education from teachers who really cared about their students. I have very fond memories of the years I spent at Mars Hill, and my wife & I are very thankful to God for continuing to provide us a way to send our children to Mars Hill too. It was very important to us when we decided to have children to be able to continue the legacy our parents began by raising second generation Mars Hill graduates. Mars Hill is without a doubt, truly a great school.
Submitted by other on December 27, 2011

My husband and toured the daycare and were very impressed with the cleanliness of the facility and teachers. However, the lady we spoke with regarding admissions could not give us a definite yes on availability seven months out. When asked at what point would she know when they would know either way, she could not answer. So I am still unclear why I would pay the registration fee and complete the application if I can't even get a straight answer or a guess either way. She seemed annoyed by questions so we have decided this is not the best fit for our baby's child care. We are pleased we have found a comparable daycare with a very friendly and open staff and management.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2011

Sheltered my foot! Songs from Glee and Rent. Please! Poor choices for a Bible School. Songs from these two shouldn't be allowed becuase of the very fact that these two promote a lifestyle that most Christians don't agree with.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2011

MHBS is an excellent school! My son has attended MHBS for two years and the teachers, staff and principal (Mr.Derr) have been wonderful!