 | Montgomery Bell Academy enjoys a 143-year history as a college preparatory school for young men in grades 7-12, offering a progressive approach to traditional education. MBA provides for its students a determined balance among academics, athletics, and fine arts.
As Middle Tennessee's only school for young men, MBA offers a unique educational setting. Here boys are immersed in an environment where trust and support are paramount. Because of this support, students see initiative, independence, and resourcefulness as the means to pursue self-discovery, develop leadership skills, and claim a sense of self-worth. |
Some Points to Consider . . .
- MBA consistently does well in producing National Merit Scholars, often with more students than any other school in the region. For the 2006-2007 academic year, MBA had 15 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholar Competition. In 2008, MBA graduated 15 National Merit Finalists, 14 Commended Scholars, 15 National Advanced Placement Scholars and 41 Advanced Placement Scholars of Distinction.
- SAT scores were 28% higher than the national average
- 100% of our student body is college-bound
- Student body of approximately 700 in grades 7-12
- Entering students represent over 42 different public and private schools
- 73% of faculty hold advanced degrees, including 14 doctorates
- The student-teacher ratio is 8:1, with an average class size of 13.
- For the 2007-2008 academic year, MBA awarded over one million dollars in need-based financial aid benefiting 16% of the student population.
- In Debate, in 2006-2007, for the third straight year, MBA won a top five award at the National Finals, including the historical first and second place in 2005. Throughout the year, MBA also won sweepstakes awards across the country for having the most overall successful Forensics program.
- Community service is key to the MBA experience. Through the Service Club, the boys support such worthwhile causes as Special Olympics, Time to Rise, Monroe Harding Children’s Home, Soup Kitchen, Neighborhood Clean-ups, Peer Tutoring, and Second Harvest Food Bank.
- The Honor Code is an integral part of life at MBA, promoting a strong sense of mutual trust and respect among all members of the MBA community.
- National and regional awards in studio art
- Named as one of the top 50 theater programs in the nation by the American High School Theater Festival
- More boys in Nashville Youth Symphony than any other school in Nashville
- Field space exclusively for Junior School athletes on 42nd Avenue in Sylvan Park
- MBA Junior School has won the HVAC Inman All-Sports Trophy four years in a row (2004-2008).
- State championships in baseball, football, rifle, lacrosse and tennis over the last four years
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| | Alma Mater
Hail MBA of thee we sing
Now and forever more.
Long may the bells of glory ring,
As in the days of yore.
Hail to thee! Hail to thee!
Where loyal hearts and friendship dwell.
On and On! Faithfully,
Hail Montgomery Bell!
School Colors
Cardinal and Silver
Ideal
Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete
Motto
Fortitudo per Scientiam
Nickname
Big Red |
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