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Montverde Academy
17235 Seventh St., Montverde, FL 34756 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 407-469-2561

Montverde Academy is a college preparatory, coeducational independent school serving Grades PK3-12. The boarding program serves boys and girls in Grades 7-12 & Post Grad. Montverde Academy develops students who have a desire to learn within a challenging academic environment. Through involvement in the fine arts, athletics, clubs, and service organizations, students are able to develop their abilities and become positive contributors to the school community. Knowledge, Character and Community are the fundamental values upon which Montverde Academy was built and continue to be the guiding force in our pursuit of educational excellence.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 7-12, PG 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1912 1900
Campus Size 125 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 705 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 12% 18%
Percent International Students 30% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 30% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 18 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:20 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 18 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 65% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $8 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $30,680 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $10,525 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 18% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $10,000 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 82% 60%
Director of Admissions Robin Revis-Pyke
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 18 14


AP World HistoryAP U.S. History
AP U.S. Government and PoliticsAP Studio Art
AP StatisticsAP Spanish Language
AP Physics BAP Music Theory
AP French LanguageAP European History
AP Environmental ScienceAP English Literature
AP English LanguageAP Chemistry
AP Calculus BCAP Calculus AB
AP BiologyAP Art History
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10 13


BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
EquestrianGolf
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 20 23
 
 
Academic TeamArt Club
Choir/ChorusCulinary Club
DramaFellowship of Christian Athletes
Improv clubInternational Club
Irving SocietyJuggling
Key ClubM Club
Math ClubModel United Nations
MOVAC (Yearbook)Outdoor Club
RoboticsStep Team
Step TeamStudent Government
School Notes:
  • Montverde Academy holds a prestigious quad accreditation including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council, and Southern Association of Independent Schools.
  • School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC), Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
  • Profile last updated: 09/10/2009
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