Southern Preparatory Academy

174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
Southern Prep provides the structure your son needs.
Every aspect of life as a cadet at Southern Prep is designed to encourage exceptional academic achievement and personal growth.
Open Enrollment - new students accepted throughout the school year.
We offer the same classes as any other public or private school; the only difference is our class sizes are smaller (8-12 boys per class).  125 Years of Excellence.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: (Boarding) 6-12
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $35,000
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Southern Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 5 military schools (out of 16 military schools) for:

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2022 School Data
Southern Preparatory Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
6-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1898
1906
Campus Size
320 acres
125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment
130 students
315 students
% Students of Color
20%
25%
% International Students
4%
20%
% Students Boarding
98%
69%
Average ACT score
28
*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 Avg. »18
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
71%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$35,000
(Please add $2,500 for out of state students. Contact our Admissions Team to receive information on our payment plans. )
$62,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,070
Tuition international students
$42,000
$55,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Elizabeth Toole
Associate Director of Admissions
Morgan Comolli

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
9
16

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
14
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Aviation, Beta Club, Color Guard, Drill Team, Drone Demonstration Team, Ranger Team, Rifle Team, Robotics Team, Scholars' Bowl, SCUBA Training, Sword Drill

Arts and Music Programs:
Drum Corps, Yearbook Staff

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

School Notes

  • For more than 125 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 130 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
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southern Preparatory Academy cost?
Southern Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $35,000 for boarding students.
Who are famous alumni from Southern Preparatory Academy?
Southern Preparatory Academy famous alumni include: Bucky Heard, Jeremy Farber and Mario Camara.
What sports does Southern Preparatory Academy offer?
Southern Preparatory Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Riflery, Soccer, Track and Track and Field.
Does Southern Preparatory Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Southern Preparatory Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Southern Preparatory Academy's ranking?
When is the application deadline for Southern Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Southern Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review
Description

Class of 2020
5.00
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. . .

Class of 2020
5.00
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. . .

Class of 2018
5.00
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. . .
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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: (Boarding) 6-12
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $35,000
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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