Southern Preparatory Academy
- 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.
School News
- First Responders Parade - 09/10/2020 - Southern Prep hosts First Responder Parade ahead of 9/11 anniversary
- Return to campus amid COVID-19 pandemic - 08/11/2020 - "We adhere to the safety rules, and we're modifying our program to fit that." -Cadet Norrell, Battalion Commander
- Southern Prep Senior Takes to the Skies - 12/05/2019 - A feature on our third aviation student to complete his solo flight with Brown Aero Flight School in Alex City, AL.
- NHSA Division II Champions - 11/22/2019 - First time in 50 years our Fighting Rangers football team has made it to the playoffs.
- What exactly IS scrub graduation? - 09/03/2019 - On Friday, August 30th, we had 30 scrubs graduate and become cadets of Southern Prep.
- Straight-A Student Accepted to West Point - 03/26/2018 - Senior Cadet Norrell excited to attend West Point in the fall. On average, 90% of Southern Prep seniors will attend a 2- or 4-year college or university upon ...moregraduation, while the remaining 10% join a branch of the United States Armed Forces. hide
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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 | 2020 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 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 300 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 110 students | 310 students |
| % Students of Color | 20% | 25% |
| % 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 | $58,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $30,500 |
| Tuition international students | $37,000 | $52,900 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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
- For more than 120 years, Southern Preparatory Academy has existed to educate and train future generations of leaders. As a boarding school, Southern Prep is dedicated to creating a positive environment where our students can live and learn without the distractions found in public schools. Our Corps of Cadets is small on purpose- about 112 young men- this forges a close-knit environment between our students, who are navigating the same new challenges. Southern Prep is renowned for our exemplary academics, commendable military traditions, competitive athletics, and innovative signature programs. We are not JUST a military high school; we are a boarding school, private school, college prep school, and an all boys school rolled into one. Since 1898, we`ve provided our students with the discipline and structure needed for focus, self-reliance, and success.
- 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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