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John T Morgan Academy

2901 West Dallas Ave Selma, AL 36701

Tel: (334) 875-4464

www.morganacademy.com

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 349 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 349 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

John T Morgan Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	John T Morgan Academy
Kind	10
1	31
2	15
3	28
4	23
5	50
6	22
7	20
8	40
9	28
10	26
11	29
12	27

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Grade 5 largest at 50 students, more than any other grade at John T Morgan Academy.

Year Founded

1965

School Calendar

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School Motto

Committed to Excellence

Student Body

Total Students

349 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

Average Class Size

17 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
Alabama Independent School Association (AISA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Senators

School Notes

John Tyler Morgan Academy was founded by citizens of Dallas County who recognized the need for a school where young people would be motivated to learn and participate in a variety of extracurricular and athletic activities.
Students of Morgan Academy are motivated by a staff of professionals who seek to prepare them for college, for the responsibilities of citizenship, and for life.
Additionally, Morgan students are encouraged to develop initiative and independence.
Morgan provides a quality education for boys and girls of average or above average intelligence.
Morgan has an accelerated curriculum and uses only grade level and advanced textbooks.
To provide a faculty, a curriculum and an environment conducive to every student's mental, physical and moral development is our ultimate goal.

John Tyler Morgan Academy was founded by citizens of Dallas County who recognized the need for a school where young people would be motivated to learn and participate in a variety of extracurricular and athletic activities. Students of Morgan Academy are motivated by a staff of professionals who seek to prepare them for college, for the responsibilities of citizenship, and for life. Additionally, Morgan students are encouraged to develop initiative and independence. Morgan provides a quality education for boys and girls of average or above average intelligence. Morgan has an accelerated curriculum and uses only grade level and advanced textbooks. To provide a faculty, a curriculum and an environment conducive to every student's mental, physical and moral development is our ultimate goal.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are John T Morgan Academy often compared to?

John T Morgan Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Meadowview Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does John T Morgan Academy offer?

John T Morgan Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is John T Morgan Academy's ranking?

John T Morgan Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for John T Morgan Academy?

The application deadline for John T Morgan Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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