How STARS Academy compares for families
What families should know about STARS Academy.
- ▸ LocallyAL trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−10 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy, Central High School, Lloyd Wood Education Center and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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🏛️ Your state's public flagship
The University of Alabama
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $22,420/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy Tuscaloosa |
Public | 0.7 | — | — |
| Central High School Tuscaloosa |
Public | 2.2 | 796 | +4.2% |
| Lloyd Wood Education Center Northport |
Public | 2.6 | 39 | — |
| Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center Tuscaloosa |
Public | 4.8 | — | — |
| Northridge High School Tuscaloosa |
Public | 4.9 | 1,153 | +3.3% |
| Hillcrest High School Tuscaloosa |
Public | 5.3 | 1,434 | +9.1% |
| Holt High School Tuscaloosa |
Public | 6.6 | 456 | +8.1% |
| Tuscaloosa County High School Northport |
Public | 7.9 | 1,607 | -2.3% |