Southern Preparatory Academy
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Southern Preparatory Academy is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 320 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Southern Preparatory | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 | 5-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1898 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 320 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 110 students | 318 students |
| % Students of Color | 5% | 22% |
| % International Students | 1% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 100% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 22 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $3,000 | |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $24,625 | $55,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $30,155 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Jenifer Isbell | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 6 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Drill Team, Football, Soccer | |
School Notes
- 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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