Teen University vs. Southern Preparatory Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Southern Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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School History
Overview
Teen University serves 8 students in grades 8-11. The student:teacher of Teen University is 3:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Baptist.
At Southern Preparatory Academy, we shape the next generation of leaders through a whole-person approach that develops the mind, body, and spirit.
Rooted in faith-based values, we empower students to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose.
Our academy now offers both co-ed day student and all-boys military boarding pathways, providing a structured, challenging environment where students can thrive academically, physically, and morally.
Through innovation in STEM, honors courses, and rigorous academics, we prepare our graduates to lead meaningful, impactful lives and serve their communities with distinction.
Grades Offered
8-11
7-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
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1898
Students Body
Total Students
8 students
86 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
71%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
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2
Grade 7 Students
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8
Grade 8 Students
2
-
Grade 9 Students
2
20
Grade 10 Students
2
15
Grade 11 Students
1
23
Grade 12 Students
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18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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75%
Average Class Size
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10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:3
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Uniforms provided by school)
(Uniforms provided by school)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sep. 12 / Feb. 4
Tuition Cost
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$9,500
Tuition Notes
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Tuition varies for our day and boarding students. Please visit our website for more details.
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
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Morgan Comolli
Admissions Associate
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Mindy Pate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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13
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Aviation Program, Beta Club, Color Guard, Drill Team, Drone Demonstration Team, Ranger Team, Robotics Team, Scholars' Bowl, Sword Drill