Montverde Academy

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

Five generations of Montverde Academy graduates have been guided by three fundamental principles: Knowledge,Character and Community.Founded in 1912, Montverde Academy is a college preparatory, coeducational independent school serving grades PK3-12. The boarding program serves grades 7-12 and Post Graduate. Montverde Academy offers a challenging academic environment to students who have a strong desire to learn.

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Montverde Academy
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Definition of Terms
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 1906
Campus Size 125 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 890 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 20% 18%
Percent International Students 43% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 35% 69%
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 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:14 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 23 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 58% 64%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $8 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $35,000 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $10,800 $23,900
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 34%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Robin Revis-Pyke, Ph.D.  

Course Listings:

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 23 14
AP/Advanced Courses
AP Studio Art/Drawing AP Art History
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry
AP Chinese Language AP Computer Science A
AP English Language AP English Literature
AP European History AP Government and Politics: Comparative
AP Macroeconomics AP Music Theory
AP Physics B AP Physics C
AP Spanish Language AP Statistics
AP Studio Art/2-D AP Studio Art/3-D
AP U.S. Government and Politics AP U.S. History
AP World History

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 12 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Equestrian Golf
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 26 24
Extracurriculars
Academic Team American Sign Language
Bookworm Buddies Chess Club
Chinese Club Choir/Chorus
Computer Club Drama
Fellowship of Christian Athletes International Thespian Society
Irving Society Juggling
Junior Toastmasters Key Club
Knitting Club Love Letters
Math Club Mentor Club
Model United Nations National Honor Society
Newspaper Orchestra
Science Club Step Team
Student Government Yearbook & Photography

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1912, Montverde Academy is a college preparatory, coeducational independent school serving grades PK3-12. The boarding program serves grades 7-12 and Post Graduate. Montverde Academy offers a challenging academic environment to students who have a strong desire to learn. Five generations of Montverde Academy graduates have been guided by three fundamental principles: Knowledge, Character and Community. These principles are illustrated in the classroom through Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Performance on Advanced Placement exams achieved better than 82% passing rate with 55% scoring 4 or higher. Achievement of college placement is evidenced by a 100% college acceptance rate. Accentuating the foundation of Montverde Academy’s community is its exemplary educators who are committed to academic excellence. Montverde Academy has 61 full-time faculty members with 58% holding advanced degrees. Montverde Academy also places an emphasis on developing students physically through positive interscholastic competition. The Athletic Program is sanctioned through the Florida High School Athletic Association. A variety of individual and team sports at both Varsity and Junior Varsity levels facilitate student development. Numerous athletics and fine arts programs have achieved local, state, and national recognition. In the past eight years, 42 student athletes have earned scholarships to NCAA qualifying colleges and universities. Required involvement with fine arts, athletics, clubs and service organizations allow students to become positive contributors to the school and community. The educational experience provided by Montverde Academy creates opportunities for lifelong learning and global leadership.
  • 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)
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Noel Cuevas - Signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on 8/16/2010.
    • Solomon Alabi - Drafted into the NBA on June 24, 2010. Plays for the Toronto Raptors.
    • Luc Mbah a Moute - Draftred into the NBA. Plays for the Milwaukee Bucks
    • Francisco Lindor - Drafted into the MLB, Top 10, Cleveland Indians
  • Profile last updated: 12/14/2011

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