Southern Preparatory Academy
- Our purpose is to prepare each cadet for the responsibilities of life and offer the best in academic instruction coupled with the discipline of a military program.
- Southern Preparatory Academy will be recognized as one of the best military boarding schools for young men in the world.
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- Middle tn state university One or two aspects that I love personally is the hard work and dedication the teachers and staff of southern prep academy that they will never give up on you no matter what the second. . .
- N/A In my opinion, I believe that our school is different from other schools in that everyone gets along at some point because we live together. We are brothers at Southern Prep Academy.Another reason we are. . .
- University of North Carolina @ Charlotte I really liked the Campus! 400 Acres of Hills, Grass, Football and Baseball Fields, Lakes (2 of them), Hiking Trails, Roads, Rifle Ranges, Indoor Swimming Pool, Historic Buildings and Beautiful Rolling Hills. This Campus is. . .
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| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Southern Preparatory | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1898 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 300 acres | 120 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 110 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 20% | 24% |
| % International Students | 4% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 98% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform ) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $3,500 (From $1,000 to $3,500) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $28,258 | $57,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $30,150 |
| Tuition international students | $37,000 | $51,800 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Jenifer Isbell | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Morgan Comolli | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 9 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Drill Team, Football, Riflery, Soccer, Track and Field | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Aviation, Beta Club, Color Guard, Drill Team, Drone Demonstration Team, Ranger Team, Robotics Team, Scholars' Bowl, SCUBA Training, Sword Drill | |
School Notes
- We believe that every young man wants to be a part of something great. He wants to become as wise, as strong, as brave, and as respected as he can be. We also believe that each young man can become his very best self when he discovers that responsibility and hard work can make anything possible. Capable young men with this potential to achieve are the young men of Southern Prep.Since its founding in 1898, the focus of our school has been to provide students with opportunity. The opportunity to experience something more; to do something bigger; to be someone better. This same transformational experience remains at the core of the school`s mission today and is rooted in Southern Prep`s close-knit community of adults and students living and learning together in an environment that balances challenge and support.We are an independent boarding school committed to preparing young men of integrity and strength for leadership in college and beyond. Our graduates are proud to be Southern Prep men. Proud of their achievements. Proud of their success. Proud to be a part of something great.
- Southern Preparatory Academy accreditations: AISA
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bucky Heard - The Righteous Brothers
- Jeremy Farber - CEO of Securis Technologies
- Mario Camara - Head of Saxo Bank
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