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PRIVATE
SCHOOLS
STARKVILLE ACADEMY
Enrollment: 821
Kindergarten through high school
Accredited by Mississippi Private School Association and Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools
662-323-7814
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Starkville
Academy is a college preparatory school for grades K-12 that advocates a
holistic approach to education in a Christian environment. SA has obtained
the highest accreditation rating by the Mississippi Private School Association
and is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The campus is situated on 27 acres located just off Highway 25 South on
Academy Road and has four major classroom facilities.
The 60 members of the 1999 graduation class were offered over $500,000 in
college scholarships. There have been numerous National Merit Scholars in
the schools's 30-year history. All seniors are required to take the ACT.
The past 3-year averae on the ACT is 22.6. Last year's 23 students on the
accelerated track had an ACT average of 26. Ninety-nine percent of the students
go on to colleges and universities across the nation.
Starkville Academy's Mathematics and Science Team has finished in the top
10 percent in the state of both public and private schools. SA students
have consistently been finalists in art competitions, science fairs, and
spelling bees. The Starkville Academy band has won all superior honors throughout
its history. SA offers a wide variety of sports for student athletes. Volunteer
teams have consistently won numerous athletic championships.
Starkville Academy's faculty is composed of certified teachers, many of
whom hold advanced degrees. They participate in opportunities for their
continued professional growth and development, and they are active in numerous
professional and community organizations.
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