The IMG College Planning and Placement Center works with all students including post-graduates to create an individualized roadmap to reach their goal of studying and playing their sport at the collegiate level. This work begins upon a student’s entry into high school (grade 9) and incorporates families, coaches, and university admissions and athletic staff in their efforts. Quick Facts
Founded: IMG Academies was founded in 1978 by Nick Bollettieri. In 1999, the IMG Pendleton School was added as a private, full-accredited school that welcomes all student-athletes pursuing their passion through IMG Academies.
Head of School: Rich Odell
Location:
Campus of IMG Academies
5500 34th St. West
Bradenton, FL 34210
Grades:
Pre K - 5 (Elementary School)
6 - 8 (Middle School)
9 - 12; Post-Graduate Program (Upper School)
Students: 600 enrolled in grades PK - 12
Average Class Size: 15 students
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1
Boarder/Dorm-Student Ratio: 64% Boarders; 36% Non-Boarders
Male/Female Ratio: 3 to 1
Teaching Faculty: 56. More than half hold advanced degrees.
Languages Spoken Amongst Faculty: 8
Classes: Five academic classes required; students may petition for a sixth
Homework: Approximately 10 – 15 hours per week depending upon grade level/courses taken
Tuition:
Upper School: $17,035*
Middle School: $16,125*
Elementary School: $11,810*
*Athletic development fees and other costs are dependent upon IMG Academies.
Financial Aid: Merit-based aid is available, but limited
Curriculum: 70 courses offered, including 8 AP classes (See Curriculum Guide)
College Counseling: Three counselors available for guidance
College Matriculation: See the class of 2011 college matriculation list
Colleges: Some attended colleges between 2006-2010
| Brown | Bucknell |
| Columbia | Cornell |
| Duke | Georgetown |
| Harvard | Middlebury |
| U. Penn | Princeton |
| NYU | USC |
| Washington University at St. Louis | Yale |
Residence Halls: 18
Athletics:
| IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy | IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy |
| IMG Soccer Academy | IMG Basketball Academy |
| IMG Baseball Academy | IMG Lacrosse Academy |
| IMG Madden Football Academy | IMG Performance Institute |
Athletic Facilities:
| 450-acre campus | 10,000 square foot weight room |
| 52 tennis courts | 13 soccer fields |
| 3 football fields | 3 lacrosse fields |
| 2 basketball courts | 3 full-sized baseball fields and four practice fields |
| Turf training and four-lane track | 18-hole championship-level golf course |
| Double-sided driving range, chipping/pitching stations and putting greens |
Technology: Laptops required of students in grades 6 and higher; campus-wide network and Intranet; all residence halls wired for voice and data; widespread wireless access.
Extracurriculars: Numerous options encompassing academic life, the arts, community service, student government, and various publications. Student Ambassadors Program.
Summer Session: Two 5-week sessions completed in conjunction with athletic development program.
Accreditations & Memberships:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)
National Honor Society (NHS)
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