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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 8-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-12, PG Pre-K-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1912 1903
Campus Size 125 acres 125 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 772 students 278 students
Percent Students of Color 12% 18%
Percent International Students 42% 17%
Percent Students Boarding 36% 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 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 21 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 65% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $8 million $13 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $30,975 $40,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $10,576 $23,250
Percent Students on Financial Aid 18% 32%
Average Financial Aid Grant $10,000 $17,200
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 82% 59%
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 21 14


AP Art HistoryAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Chinese Language
AP Computer Science AAP English Language
AP English LiteratureAP Environmental Science
AP European HistoryAP Government and Politics: Comparative
AP MacroeconomicsAP Music Theory
AP Physics BAP Spanish Language
AP StatisticsAP Studio Art
AP U.S. Government and PoliticsAP U.S. History
AP World History 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13


BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
EquestrianGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 24 24
 
 
Academic TeamAmerican Sign Language
Art ClubChoir/Chorus
Computer ClubDrama
Fellowship of Christian AthletesInternational Club
Irving SocietyJuggling
Junior ToastmastersKey Club
Knitting ClubMath Club
Mentor ClubModel United Nations
Model United NationsMOVAC (Yearbook)
National Junior Honor SocietyOrchestra
Science ClubStep 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: 09/02/2010
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