The Montgomery Academy
3240 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL
(334) 272-8210 • www.montgomeryacademy.org
About: The Montgomery Academy is a nonsectarian K-12
school serving the River Region since 1959 whose mission is
to develop leaders committed to honor, scholarship, service,
and the pursuit of excellence. These values are central to the
curriculum and evident in the supportive environment at The
Montgomery Academy.
Class Size: The average class size is around 15 students. At
MA’s Lower School (grades K-5) there is an extra teacher known
as the Instructional Coach who works regularly with the students
in each classroom.
Academics: Montgomery Academy prepares students to
succeed in the most selective colleges and universities. We offer
22 Advanced Placement courses, the most of any independent
school in the state, and the vast majority of AP students score a 3
or above on AP exams, qualifying them for college credit. In the
fall of 2017, 43 students were recognized as Advanced Placement
Scholars based on their test scores.
College Prep: MA has two college advisors and a college
advising assistant who work with students and their families
during the college admissions process. 100% of Academy gradu-
ates go on to attend a four-year college. In addition, the Dean of
Students, Upper School Director, and Guidance Counselor work
to ensure graduates have a positive transition to college, even
sending care packages to recent graduates during their first year
away at college.
Career Based Programs: MA’s program is designed to
prepare students both academically and socially for life after high
school with numerous technology courses, engineering courses,
and classes such as Interpersonal Relations that teach leadership
and community service skills.
Athletics: MA has earned 67 state championships, more than
any other public or private school in the River Region. Numer-
ous sports opportunities are available for males and females with
over 70% of students participating in one of MA’s athletic teams.
Teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf,
soccer, tennis, track and field, cheerleading, softball, and volley-
ball. Several Academy athletes have gone on to compete at the
collegiate level. Coaches and the Athletic Director work closely
with student at