IMG Academy
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 (2022)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 6-12
- Average class size: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
IMG Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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
4 students
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
10 sports
Sports
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
"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
provides 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: 08/18/2021
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