The Lovett School vs. Pace Academy
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The Lovett School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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AP Courses
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School History
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Pace Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Overview
The Lovett School is a community of belonging that develops students of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in learning and life.
Founded in 1926 by Eva Edwards Lovett, we continue today as an Atlanta independent school serving children in Kindergarten through Grade 12. With an emphasis on the whole child, we provide integrated experiences in academics, arts, athletics, and service through an education grounded in learning, character, and community.
The curriculum includes a full range of honors and Advanced Placement courses. The school fields 68 competitive teams in 16 sports. Lovett operates within the Judeo-Christian tradition, and a nondenominational chapel service is held weekly for all students.
In 1958, an interfaith group of community leaders envisioned a stimulating learning environment open to fresh ideas and debate.
From their vision, Pace Academy was born.聽We'd like to think that our school community today is exactly what our founders had in mind.
With 1150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade and a 8:1 student-teacher ratio, Pace focuses on developing each child`s passions and strengths through academics, athletics and the arts.
But we also understand that education today is more complicated than the three As; it`s about providing global perspectives in the classroom and an integrated experience before and after the bell rings.
That`s why we emphasize Judeo-Christian values and why building character is at the heart of everything we do.
Pace students, guided by our outstanding faculty and staff, develop a deep understanding of the world and the people around them through initiatives such as our Isdell Center for Global Leadership.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2004
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1926
1958
Students Body
Total Students
1640 students
1120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
60
Grade 1 Students
96
60
Grade 2 Students
72
60
Grade 3 Students
84
60
Grade 4 Students
90
60
Grade 5 Students
120
63
Grade 6 Students
155
90
Grade 7 Students
156
92
Grade 8 Students
156
93
Grade 9 Students
165
120
Grade 10 Students
147
120
Grade 11 Students
169
121
Grade 12 Students
150
121
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
250 teachers
136 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
77%
Average Class Size
18
13
Number of AP Classes
24
23
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average ACT score
n/a
30
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1
Feb. 1
Tuition Cost
$41,110
$43,020
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $41,110 (Grades 6-12); $34,850 (Grades K-5)
$37,360 (grades Pre-First-five); $43020 (grades six-12)
% on Financial Aid
16%
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,155
n/a
Acceptance Rate
25%
n/a
Admissions Director
Tim Pitchford
Mac McCallum
Admissions Associate
Anam Bhamani
Abby Poirier (Middle School)
Sports
Total Sports Offered
20
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
44
38
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
CAP (Confronting Atlanta's Poverty)Model Arab League
Club or Organization:
Academic TeamAsian Culture
Baking ClubChess
CookingCreative Writing
Equestrian ClubF.I.F.A. Federation Internationale de Football
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFrench Club
Green TeamHabitat for Humanity
Hip-Hop ClubHomeless Pet Foundation
Interfaith ClubMath Club
Medical Science ClubMountain Biking Club
NewspaperOperation I Care
Outdoor ClubPickleball
Quiz BowlSpeech & Debate
Student CouncilStudent Technology Leadership Team
Teens Against PrejudiceVestry
YearbookYoung Libertarians Club
Youths Serving Atlanta
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramCeramics
ChorusDance
Jazz EnsembleLovett Filmmakers Club
OrchestraThe Music Club
Theatre ArtsVisual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Water Polo Team
Club or Organization:
AgapeAmerican Cancer Society
Ansley SchoolAtlanta Beltline Partnership
Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta Youth & Tennis Education Foundation
Baking for Breast CancerBest Buddies - Knight Buddies
Bloom ClosetChattahoochee Riverkeepers
Christopher LeagueEaster Seals North Georgia
First Presbyterian Church Community MinistriesFriends of Refugees
FurkidsGlamour Gals
Habitat for HumanityHelping Mamas
Intown CaresJump4Books
Kyle Pease FoundationLa Amistad
Letter for LoveMeals on Wheels
Noah鈥檚 Ark Animal SanctuaryOperation PAGES Hope
Ronald McDonald HouseSandwich Project
Southeastern Brain Tumor FoundationSupplying Hope Around the Globe
Swim Across AmericaThe Shepherd Center
Trees AtlantaUGA Miracle Supporting CHOA
Urban RecipeWe Love Buford Highway
World PediatricsWylde