We are a coeducational, independent, international college preparatory school for boarding students in grades 7 – 12, and day students in grades Pre-K3 – 12 and post-graduate representing 70+ nationalities.
Academics
IT’S WHO WE ARE! MVA has been ranked No. 1 for Most Diverse Private High School in Florida by Niche.com for three years in a row, and listed as the #14 Most Influential Private High School in the US by Academicinfluence.com. The Class of 2023 earned over $17 million in academic scholarships, had 42 Distinguished Scholars, and a 100 percent college acceptance rate.
Athletics
UNPARALLELED ATHLETICS!
Our athletics programs have earned notable distinctions that include 18 national championship titles and more than 60 student-athletes playing professionally. We offer 20 varsity sports programs and elite programs for boys basketball, boys soccer, tennis, golf, swim, and girls soccer. Montverde Academy offers a strong, competitive athletic program and belongs to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). Athletic programs at Montverde Academy have achieved considerable local, regional, and national success.
Fine Arts
SHINE LIKE A STAR!
Montverde Academy offers an award-winning fine arts program and comprehensive college preparatory curriculum to young artists who represent a diverse, and gifted student body. Talented student artists focus on their passion for music, theatre, dance, and the arts in an immersive and intensive educational experience.
Lower School
At the Lower School level, we teach respect and understanding of various differences in culture, religion, ethnicity, and race. Being part of a school community where students come from all over the globe, our Lower School students have unique opportunities to learn about the world around us.
Middle School
The academic component of what we do in Middle School is very important, but it is not the only area of student development we emphasize. We focus on developing the complete child in multiple areas of interest with varied club offerings including sports, academic teams, Robotics, music, theatre, volunteerism, and more.
Upper School
Daily life in the Upper School will reveal students and staff who are driven by a shared commitment both to excellence and to each other, with the relationships in our school community supporting students in their achievement at high levels in academics, athletics, and the arts.
MVA News
Celebrating Academic Excellence: College Board Honors 144 Montverde Academy Students with AP Awards
We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students who have earned awards for their exceptional performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams.…
Building Life Skills and Resilience: The Role of ‘Second Step’ in Student Success
The Second Step program, a social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum administered during the Middle School advisory period, is designed to equip students with the life…
Celebrating Excellence: MVA Honors 55 Outstanding Students
At the Upper School Assembly on Wednesday, August 21, Montverde Academy, honored 55 students with Excellence T-shirts in recognition of their outstanding achievements in…
Visual Arts Students Elevate Their Craft: Jery Chen and Aubrey Harry’s Transformative Summer Programs at RISD and SCAD
Visual Arts senior Jery Chen and sophomore Aubrey Harry participated in summer programs designed to take their artistic skills to the next level. Jery…
31 AP Courses Available
Whether it’s in science, mathematics, the humanities, or the arts, our students excel in a wide range of college-level coursework. With a qualifying rate on Advanced Placement examinations that far exceeds state and national averages – 80%, compared to 54% in Florida and 60% globally – our students enter college well-prepared for continued academic excellence.
100% College Acceptance Rate
We understand the important role that college admissions plays in each student’s future. Our dedicated College Guidance staff works with students throughout their time in the Upper School to make sure every one of our students finds the college or university that’s right for them.
70% Faculty with Advanced Degrees
We recognize the value of life-long learning, and our faculty and staff’s engagement in ongoing professional development and their pursuit of advanced degrees reflects our commitment to being a community of learners.
SAC & Dual Enrollment Programs
Montverde Academy offers a comprehensive study plan and curriculum in three major concentrations in college-preparatory courses over the four years of high school beginning in grade 9 that leads to a specialized diploma. These students work with faculty in additional study and complete a capstone project during their senior year. We also offer Dual Enrollment in partnership with the University of Florida and Lake-Sumter State College.
46 Clubs and Societies
In addition to honor societies such as the National Honor Society and the Cum Laude Society, our students are engaged in a diverse group of clubs and societies that reflect their wide-ranging interests – from Key Club, to knitting, to computers, to recycling, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
25 Required Community Service Hours
Our students know that our character is defined by our relationships with others. Giving back matters, and each Upper School student volunteers at least 25 hours every year in the community through our partnerships with organizations such as Give Kids the World and the Johan Cruyff Foundation.
A COEDUCATIONAL INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREPARATORY BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GRADES 7-12 AND POST GRADUATE STUDIES, AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GRADES PRE-K3-12 AND POST GRADUATE STUDIES REPRESENTING 75+ NATIONALITIES.