School Profile
Marshall Academy – Home of the Patriots
School Colors: Red and Blue
Marshall Academy is an independent college and career preparatory school which serves approximately 348 students from the tri-county area in and around Holly Springs, Mississippi. Marshall Academy offers students in preschool through 12th grade a balanced and nurturing academic environment with the chance to participate in various athletic and extracurricular activities.
Enrollment:
Student/Teacher ratios are:14/1 in grades K through 3
16/1 in grades 4 through 6
14/1 in grades 7 through 12
Faculty:
The faculty is stable, with many teachers serving more than 10 years. Many hold advanced degrees and prestigious certifications. All teachers take professional courses toward the renewal of certification and are involved in a staff development program each year.
Student Achievements:
As a college and career preparatory school, 99% of Marshall Academy students enter college and/or trade school. ACT scores from graduates are consistently above the state and national average. With dual-enrollment credits, many MA seniors graduate with a full year of college credit.
Curriculum:
The curriculum for high school students is geared toward college and career placement. MA offers all courses for a traditional high school diploma in Mississippi. In addition, MA has recently introduced Industrial Arts courses for career-track options. College Dual Enrollment is offered in English, Algebra, Speech, and others depending on need and availability. Extracurricular activities include cheerleading, football, basketball, softball, tennis, track, golf, baseball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, Anchor Club, Student Council, Beta Club, Headmaster Advisory Council, elementary dance, and others.
Accreditation:
Marshall Academy holds dual accreditation through Cognia (formerly Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SACS) and the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS), which accredits MA at the highest level.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
Marshall Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, athletics and other school administered programs. Marshall Academy adheres to the requirements of the Mississippi Fairness Act with respect to both the designation of athletics teams as Boys, Girls or Coed and the eligibility of students for participation on such teams.
Marshall Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnic origin, disability, or sex. Qualified applicants of all races and creeds are welcome.