Img Academy

5500 34th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34210

IMG Academy is the world's premier boarding school for dedicated and passionate student-athletes.

With a seamless methodology that equally cultivates academic growth, athletic improvement, character development and social responsibility, IMG creates leaders and influencers who are better prepared than most of their peers to take on the next stages of their lives.

By learning in an environment that both challenges and supports them, IMG student-athletes acquire the skills of balance and prioritization.

All the while, they grow their cultural understanding through interaction with student-athletes from across the nation and more than 80 countries.

Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 6-12
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Cognia
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1978

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

n/a

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 45%

Academics and Faculty

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies depending on services requested or required before enrolling. Please see website for details.

Admissions Director

Jeff Holbrook

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

22 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
"The Initiative", Community Review Board, Diversity and Culture (EDC), Equality, Fishing Club, Green Team / Junior Green Team, I AM THAT GIRL Chapter, International Club, Jam (Just Art and Music Club), Junior National Honor Society, Key Club International/Junior Key Club, Middle School Student Senate, Model UN, National Honor Society, Outdoor Adventure Club, Photography Club, Spirit Club, Student Activities Committee, Student Ambassadors, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Student Residential Assistant, UNICEF Club

School Notes

IMG Academy is where potential becomes reality. It is where passion and dedication are channeled into accomplishment. It is where the foundation is built for future success. Simply, it is where people from around the world come to be their own, personal best.

IMG Academy is the world`s premier boarding school for dedicated and passionate student-athletes. With a seamless methodology that equally cultivates academic growth, athletic improvement, character development, and social responsibility, IMG creates leaders and influencers who are better prepared than most of their peers to take on the next stages of their lives. By learning in an environment that both challenges and supports them, IMG student-athletes acquire the skill of balance and prioritization. All the while, they grow their cultural understanding through interaction with student-athletes from across the nation and more than 80 countries.
Academics: A world-renowned 6th -12th grade institution that includes post-graduate offerings, IMG Academy balances academics, athletics, character development and social responsibility. Through small class sizes, an accomplished faculty recognized for teaching excellence, the encouragement of creativity and discussion, and one-on-one tutoring availability, IMG Academy has sent student-athletes to some of the highest-performing universities in the nation.
Athletics: IMG Academy features eight sport programs (Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse and Track & Field) as well as Athletic and Personal Development disciplines that facilitate improvement in areas like strength, speed, leadership, nutrition and more. With some of the world`s top coaches, professional-quality facilities, cutting-edge technology and customized training programs, IMG Academy`s athletes have dominated competition at every level for more than 40 years.
Character Development: Through the teaching of accountability and a strong moral compass, our student-athletes are well prepared for life`s challenges after leaving the campus. Utilizing a revolutionary training curriculum that addresses key areas of peak performance like leadership, confidence, focus and empowerment, IMG Academy instills the mental fortitude that provide an edge to top performers.
Social Responsibility: We strive to develop student-athletes who are leaders and role models in the community by emphasizing the importance of giving back. Student-athletes are required to commit a set number of hours each academic year to community outreach through organizations like Special Olympics, Boys & Girls Clubs, American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters and more.

Profile last updated: 11/09/2020