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Southern Preparatory Academy

Tel: (256) 790-9202

174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850

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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). Over 125 Years of Excellence.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 130 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $35,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Southern Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Southern Preparatory Academy

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

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1898

1909

Campus Size

320 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Enrollment

130 students

300 students

% Students of Color

20%

25%

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

98%

70%

Average ACT score

28
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Uniform

Casual

Average Class Size

10 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

7:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

75%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

View Summer Program Details

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

n/a

Courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

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. )

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

n/a

$33,500

Tuition international students

$42,000

$53,975

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Director of Admissions

Morgan Comolli

Associate Director of Admissions

Mindy Pate

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Colors

Navy Blue, Gold

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

AviationBeta Club

Color GuardDrill Team

Drone Demonstration TeamRanger Team

Robotics TeamScholars' Bowl

SCUBA TrainingSword Drill

School Notes

Shaping Confident Young Men
Alabama's Military School for Boys, Grades 6-12
At Southern Prep, your son will thrive in our unique environment. We blend a college prep program with military traditions to shape confident young men. Whether he is in class, on parade grounds, or participating in one of our many extracurriculars, your son will flourish in an atmosphere that fosters integrity, respect, and self-discipline.
We understand the frustrations young men face, whether they result from academic hurdles or personal pressures. Our military-inspired model of education not only provides boys with the structure needed for success, but boosts self-esteem and empowers our students to succeed. Join us at Southern Preparatory Academy, where your son's success story begins.
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

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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.

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?

Southern Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Least expensive tuition.

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

Southern Preparatory Academy Alumni #1
Class of 2018
5.005/27/2020
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. . .

Southern Preparatory Academy Alumni #2
Class of 2020
5.005/1/2020
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. . .

Southern Preparatory Academy Alumni #3
Class of 2020
5.005/1/2020
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. . .

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