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 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.
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 68 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
volleyball. Several Academy athletes go on to compete at the
collegiate level. Coaches and the Athletic Director work closely
with student athletes and the NCAA to ensure that all athletic
and academic requirements are met.
Music/Fine Arts: Appreciation of the arts begins early at the
Academy. Weekly exposure to art and music classes begins in
kindergarten and continues throughout the students’ academic
career. Courses in theater, music and visual arts are offered in
Middle and Upper School, and students have opportunities to
perform on stage and at various venues. MA’s choral groups have
been recognized nationwide and our speech and debate team is
ranked in the top 1% in the nation, winning more state champi-
onships than any other school in Alabama.
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 2018, 49 students were recognized as Advanced Placement
Scholars based on their test scores. Two seniors were named
National Merit Semifinalists in September 2018.
College Prep: MA has two college advisors who work with
students and their families during the college admissions
process. 100% of Academy graduates go on to attend a four year
college.
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Winter 2018
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