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Marvelwood School offers a transformative experience for high school students, where they can thrive in a supportive, small school environment. Situated atop a mountain, Marvelwood is a nurturing community where students are encouraged to be themselves and explore their passions without limitations. Marvelwood fosters inclusivity, kindness, and resilience, allowing students to grow into confident, compassionate individuals prepared for lifelong success. With a personalized approach to learning, the faculty ensures that each student's unique strengths and interests are recognized and nurtured. At Marvelwood, students engage in hands-on, experiential learning that goes beyond traditional academics. Opportunities abound for students to explore various interests—whether it’s through arts, athletics, community service, or global travel experiences. The school’s commitment to community service is woven into the fabric of everyday life, helping students develop a strong sense of responsibility and leadership. With a focus on meaningful growth and achievement, Marvelwood creates an environment where students discover their voice, pursue their goals, and achieve their own definition of success.

Martin Luther High School serves around 500 students in grades 9-12. The student: teacher of Martin Luther High School is 15:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is a co-educational day and boarding school for students in grades 9 through 12 offering a college preparatory course of study, as well as courses in the arts, business, English as a second language, and computer applications and technology. Lyndon Institute's 27 buildings and 150-acre campus are centered around the historic village green of Lyndon Center in northeastern Vermont. The surrounding town of Lyndon has a population of about 6,000 people and is a safe, supportive community of exceptional natural beauty.

Oak Grove Secondary School offers a challenging, integrated, inquiry-based college preparatory experience for 7th through 12th grade students. Oak Grove is set on a 150-acre campus in the coastal mountains of the Ojai Valley. The school offers 5-day boarding to mature 7th and 8th grade students and full boarding for high school students. Boarders at Oak Grove enjoy a family-style atmosphere, vegetarian food, art facilities, recording studio, computer labs, an outdoor educational program and an ESL immersion program.

Scattergood's academic program features an innovative, modified-block schedule, a laptop computer program, small, seminar-style classes, and an emphasis on experiential learning. Scattergood stresses its work program, strong opportunities in the arts, and a stimulating community life based on Quaker values. Outdoor activities, trips, athletics, and community service play an important role in school life. Scattergood's proximity to Iowa City, home of The University of Iowa, provides a wealth of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

Since 1946, Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) has provided exceptional academic preparation, operating under the belief that faith and learning are inseparable and indispensable in a Christian education. We use our faith to build a stronger foundation of knowledge, critical thinking, curiosity, and a sincere quest for truth. LCA’s commitment to an excellent academic experience, is an equal commitment to an authentic and meaningful integration of faith into every aspect of learning. With weekly Chapel gatherings and connections to faith drawn in every classroom, LCA faculty take the work of spiritual formation seriously, seeking to develop faithful stewards and leaders of the emerging generation. Our MakerSpace gives students interdisciplinary opportunities to experiment and explore. Career Exploration Trips connect students with local companies/industries including Mass General Hospital and Massachusetts State House. At LCA, students get hands-on experience and have the opportunity to discover their God-given gifts.

Foxcroft Academy was founded in 1823 and is one of the oldest private day and boarding schools in America. Foxcroft Academy, located in Maine serves a co-ed population of 425 day and boarding students in grades 9-12. Foxcroft Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

Rice Memorial High School is a prestigious Catholic high school located in South Burlington, Vermont—voted the Safest Small City in the United States in 2024. Our beautiful campus is in driving distance to New York City, Boston, and Montreal. Families choose Rice for its safe, welcoming community, strong academics, and student life. With approximately 400 students, Rice offers small class sizes, personal attention, and a rigorous academic program that prepares students for top universities. Graduates have been accepted to leading institutions such as Princeton, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Notre Dame, Boston College, Vanderbilt, and Northwestern. Qualified international students may also receive scholarship and housing opportunities through Saint Michael’s College after graduation. There are lots of things for students to do after school. We have many restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities. Rice has competitive sports teams, clubs, and excellent music, art, and drama programs. At Rice, there is a strong sense of school spirit and community. We would love to share more about our programs with you.

Located less than 15 minutes from Johns Hopkins University, Boys’ Latin offers a rich and rigorous academic and co-curricular program that prepares young men for the opportunities of the 21st century. The School welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and educates them in a supportive, student-centered environment. Trained in the best practices in boys’ education, faculty members craft innovative programs that reflect their expertise in how boys learn and provide students with unparalleled opportunities to stretch and grow. A low student-teacher ratio challenges each student to reach his maximum potential while encouraging him to mature with an increasing sense of self-worth and an awareness of his responsibilities toward himself and his local and global community.

Founded in 1933, Admiral Farragut Academy is a private coeducational boarding and day school located on a scenic waterfront campus in St. Petersburg, Florida. Serving students in grades K–12, the Academy is known for its strong college-preparatory academics, leadership development, and personalized learning environment. Farragut offers small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community that helps students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Students have access to unique signature programs including Aviation, Marine Science, Scuba, Engineering, Sailing, and STEM, providing hands-on experiences. With a diverse student body representing countries from around the world, Admiral Farragut Academy prepares students for success in college and beyond.

The King's Academy is a Christ-centered day and boarding school reaching local, national and international students of all socioeconomic backgrounds, educating and preparing them academically, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually for the 21st Century.

Founded in 1924 when San Marino was covered in orange groves, Southwestern Academy has become a school rich in culture and diversity. For over 100 years, we have supported the educational needs of both domestic and international students in grades 6-12 with 100% of students entering college/university upon graduation. Our close-knit community of faculty and staff make every student feel like part of our family. Our co-ed campus with boarding and day classes in San Marino, California provides a peaceful, safe, and beautiful space for students to thrive. Academic programs include college preparatory courses, three levels of an English Language Learners (ELL) Program, and post graduate curricula. Our Summer Adventures program is available for students every summer! Extracurricular activities include soccer, tennis, volleyball, music, visual/media arts, basketball, and baseball along with several clubs suited for a variety of interests. Our students have found a place to belong. Maybe it’s your place, too.

Welcome to the "Cotter Experience!" As a Cotter student, you will engage in rigorous academic study, faith-centered experiences, and personally enriching athletic and arts activities. We believe that learning and formation take place both in the classroom and beyond the classroom walls. Every person in our community works to create a truly outstanding educational experience for each student. Cotter Schools is a secondary boarding school with over twenty years' experience with English Language Learners located in the safe and friendly Midwest of America.

North Cedar Academy strives to enhance and accelerate academic success, promote individual excellence and develop 21st century global citizens. NCA students are success oriented, technology enriched, culturally aware, and community involved. Apart from our traditional USA high school curriculum, NCA also offers 2 distinct University Pathway Programs. NCA’s partnership with the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire allows NCA students to earn up to 60 UWEC credits at the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Campus - located near NCA - while enrolled in grades 11 and 12 at North Cedar Academy. Students earning at total of 60 college credits can receive their Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree from UWEC- BC while still enrolled at NCA! Many NCA students also receive merit or need-based financial assistance that may cover a significant portion of NCA tuition, room, board, and fees. The BluGold Guaranteed Transfer Program also provides guaranteed admission to the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and University of Minnesota - Duluth for any student in the program who earns 24 credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher! The University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire is currently ranked as the 5th best small, public, liberal arts university in the Mid-West.

The Academy of the New Church Girls School and Boys School are separate schools that share faculty, facilities and certain classes. This unique arrangement allows us to honor the complementary nature of males and females by providing single-sex courses and activities where appropriate, but also co-ed courses and activities where that is desirable. ANC Secondary Schools are religious institutions, seeking to integrate into our program the teachings of the Old and New Testament, seen in the light of the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg.

Florida Preparatory Academy (Florida Prep) offers an immersive American experience with a focus on global citizenship and leadership. With a program supportive of our diverse international student body, representing 22 countries around the world, we offer a unique learning experience that is rich with vibrant and dynamic cultural exchange. Our integrated ESL program ranges from foundational ESOL1 to advanced TOEFL exam preparation customized to each student’s schedule and needs in order to ensure their holistic academic success. In addition to personalized academic plans for each individual student, within our STEAM-focused curriculum, we offer Honors and AP Courses. Advanced and qualified Florida Prep students can earn college credit for Liberal Arts and Humanities courses at Eastern Florida State College. They may also enroll at the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT/Florida Tech) where they can study aeronautics, aviation, engineering, computing, and higher-order mathematics, among other advanced subjects. On campus, we also offer a cutting-edge robotics program. At Florida Prep we educate global leaders equipped for the challenges of college and beyond. Our campus is located in Melbourne, minutes away from the beaches of the "Space Coast", home to NASA and the Kennedy Space Center. Because of our proximity to Orlando and Miami, students can experience major theme parks (Disney and Universal Studios) and large city life.

Subiaco Academy, a Catholic Christian boarding/day school for young men in grades seven through twelve, is located on a 1600 acre campus overlooking the Arkansas River Valley and the surrounding foothills of the Ozarks and Ouachita Mountains. With a mission to provide a “Benedictine Education for the Leaders of Tomorrow,” Subiaco Academy offers college preparatory classes with an average size of 11 in a safe, natural environment, with many co-curricular activities including championship sports, award-winning arts and great outdoor activities. Subiaco Academy also has a Learning Resource Center for students with ADD, ADHD and/or Dyslexia.With a college preparatory curriculum, Subiaco Academy students benefit from honors, advanced, and AP courses, a student/teacher ratio of nine to one, a foreign exchange program and at least two years of study in one arts discipline or more, resulting in 100 percent college admission. Varsity sports teams include baseball, basketball, track and field, e-sports, football, mountain biking, soccer, tennis, golf, wrestling, swimming, and cross country. Founded more than a century ago on the Benedictine tradition of respect for learning and the intellectual and spiritual quest for truth in a community-centered environment, students learn responsibility and independence. Although a Catholic school, Subiaco students represent many faiths, and students come from across the US and around the world. All this while staying one of the most affordable boarding schools in the U.S.A.

Established in 1907, San Marcos Baptist Academy stands as a revered institution, deeply rooted in time-honored customs. Nestled amidst the picturesque Central Texas hill country, our academy spans over 220 acres, providing a nurturing environment for coeducational boarding and day students alike. Embracing a structured approach with a Christian foundation, we wholeheartedly foster the intellectual, spiritual, and physical growth of young men and women, unlocking their fullest potential. Our diverse offerings encompass specialized programs, including Accommodated Learning, Integrated ESL, A.P. and dual-credit college courses. Athletic excellence is at the core of our curriculum, complemented by extensive student activities that encourage engagement and personal growth. Leadership training is an integral part of our educational journey, shaping students into empowered and capable leaders. Affiliated with Texas Baptists and holding the esteemed approvals and accreditations of the Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Texas Education Agency, San Marcos Academy exemplifies a commitment to exceptional education. As advocates of accessibility, we uphold a rolling enrollment system, welcoming students throughout the year, and financial aid options are available to U.S. students, ensuring that all deserving minds can benefit from our enriching environment.

For over 68 years, South Hills Academy has maintained a reputation for high academic achievement. Though each of our four schools features its own personality and cognitive-level program, we continue to operate as one cohesive family – showcased throughout the school year by several whole-academy activities that bring together students, family members, and staff from all our programs. At SHA, students are able to develop from age 2 to college-ready young adults. We strive to provide a Christ-Centered atmosphere that enables students to become socially engaged, effective communicators, and critical thinkers in a global setting.

St. Bernard is a small school located in north central Alabama. Sponsored by the Benedictine monks of St. Bernard Abbey, the school strives to develop the whole person in each student: body, mind, and spirit. Through rigorous academics, a wide variety of athletics, and a broad array of extracurricular activities each person becomes a well-rounded individual. As a college preparatory school, this development prepares all of our students to excel in the college environment. Our last graduating class of 23 was offerred $3.5 Million in scholarship offers, showing how colleges seek our graduates.