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Lyman Ward Military Academy

Independent school · Grades 6–12

Camp Hill, AL

174 Ward Cir, Camp Hill, AL 36850

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Alabama

Lyman Ward Military Academy is an independent private school in Camp Hill, Alabama, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 97 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Alabama. The school is an all-boys school. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 175 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
97
Teachers
13 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.5
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Alabama (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of independent schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    111’13–1488’15–1689’19–2098’21–2297’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    63
    78
    810
    917
    1015
    1121
    1223

    Student body

    White62%
    Black14%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%

    Member of

    • Association of Military Colleges and Schools

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lyman Ward Military Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Alabama's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Lyman Ward Military Academy

    What grades does Lyman Ward Military Academy serve?

    Lyman Ward Military Academy serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Lyman Ward Military Academy?

    About 97 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lyman Ward Military Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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