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.
Alumni Reviews Review School
- Review Description
- 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. . .
- PHSC The curriculum was definitively challenging, and the way courses were set up allowed for more teaching time than a normal school or prep. The class structure was 90 minutes per 4 classes and being all. . .
Top Rankings
Southern Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Southern Preparatory | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | 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 | 300 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 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 |
| 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 | |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $28,258 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,500 |
| Tuition international students | $37,000 | $54,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| 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 | 23 |
| 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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