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The Lovett School is a community of belonging that develops students of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in learning and life.
Founded in 1926 by Eva Edwards Lovett, we continue today as an Atlanta independent school serving children in Kindergarten through Grade 12. With an emphasis on the whole child, we provide integrated experiences in academics, arts, athletics, and service through an education grounded in learning, character, and community.
The curriculum includes a full range of honors and Advanced Placement courses. The school fields 68 competitive teams in 16 sports. Lovett operates within the Judeo-Christian tradition, and a nondenominational chapel service is held weekly for all students.
Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French, Latin, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1, Physics C, Spanish, Spanish Language & Culture Immersion, Spanish Literature, Statistics, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History
CAP (Confronting Atlanta's Poverty), Model Arab League
Club or Organization:
Academic Team, Asian Culture, Baking Club, Chess, Cooking, Creative Writing, Equestrian Club, F.I.F.A. Federation Internationale de Football, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French Club, Green Team, Habitat for Humanity, Hip-Hop Club, Homeless Pet Foundation, Interfaith Club, Math Club, Medical Science Club, Mountain Biking Club, Newspaper, Operation I Care, Outdoor Club, Pickleball, Quiz Bowl, Speech & Debate, Student Council, Student Technology Leadership Team, Teens Against Prejudice, Vestry, Yearbook, Young Libertarians Club, Youths Serving Atlanta
Arts and Music Programs:
Lovett Filmmakers Club, The Music Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Water Polo Team
School Notes
School Mascot: Lions
The Lovett School is an independent, coeducational day school
serving children from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school was
established in 1926 by Mrs. Eva Edwards Lovett, an innovative
educator who emphasized the development of the whole child. She
began the school with just 20 boys and girls in Grades 1-3 at a
former home, and today Lovett has more than 1,600 students from 70
different zip codes and 11 counties in the metropolitan area.
The school continually affirms Eva Edwards Lovett`s founding
vision of a progressive education rooted in learning, character,
and community. Ourmissionis to graduate young men and
women of honor, faith, and wisdom and prepare them to succeed in
college and as responsible citizens of the world. We support this
mission by offering our students integrated experiences in
academics,arts,athletics, andservice. Through
these experiences, we seek to develop the whole child.
As a college-preparatory institution, our coursework is strong,
and creative and critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a
love of learning are major objectives. Our curriculum includes a
required year of American Studies; options for African, Asian, and
gender studies; and organic and biochemistry. We were one of the
first schools in Georgia to offer the AP Chinese exam, the
culmination of a Chinese studies program that begins in the Lower
School. In addition, we offer a one-to-one laptop program in Grades
4-9, and single-gender classes in Grades 6-8. The Upper School
offers 29 honors and 19 advanced placement courses, and all of
Lovett's graduates are admitted to four-year colleges from coast to
coast and internationally. Our faculty is committed to ongoing
professional development and using best practices in their
teaching. They strive to be positive role models and are dedicated
to encouraging and supporting students in the pursuit of
excellence. The average faculty teaching experience is 18
years.
Outside the classroom, Lovett encourages our students to
discover themselves through the arts and athletics. The statistics
bear this out: More than 90 percent of our student body
participates in aFine Arts activity during the year, and
close to 80 percent of students in Grades 7-12 are members of at
least one sports team.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Shane Kimbrough '85 - NASA astronaut
Grant Haley '14 - NFL player
Wes Gordon '05 - Creative director of Carolina Herrera
The acceptance rate of The Lovett School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 78%. The Lovett School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Georgia with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from The Lovett School?
The Lovett School famous alumni include: Shane Kimbrough '85, Grant Haley '14, Wes Gordon '05 and Christine Lakin '97.
Does The Lovett School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Lovett School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Lovett School offer?
The Lovett School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. The Lovett School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for most sports offered.
Grades: PK-12 | 2,447 students13.6 miles 1662 Rugby Avenue Atlanta, GA 30337 (404) 765-4001
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
56/8/2022
My children received an excellent education from Lovett. Both went to top public Universities - The University of Michigan and The University of North Carolina and are excelling in their careers. I credit a lot of their success to the wonderful education they received at the Lovett School. Both were involved in the arts - one in the orchestra program, now led by an outstanding, nationally renowned cellist, and the other in the Ellington Jazz Band which cultivated an interest in music. He also learned how to wire the school's recording studio, growing his interest in the physics of sound that led to a career as an acoustics consultant at an engineering firm. Both participated in the athletics program as a cheerleader, and on gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, and cross-country teams. They participated in plays and had lots of practice public speaking. They also took advantage of Lovett's international travel opportunities and developed strong relationships with many of Lovett's faculty and staff.
- Posted by Parent - Parent of Alums
56/2/2022
Lovett has been a great place for my rising senior. I had an older child who went through the magnet program at Chamblee, and my Lovett child's education was far superior to my child at Chamblee. At Lovett, my child was an actual student and not a number at Chamblee. With smaller class sizes, great relationships with teachers/coaches, college counseling, and a positive and thriving environment, Lovett has been a home for educational growth that they would have not gotten at our home public school.
- Posted by Parent - Lovett Parent
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