Gulf Coast Academy is a Specialty Boarding School near the Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida borders.  Situated on 80 acres of lush green surroundings, the academy promotes integrity, honesty, and leadership in today's youth.

Gulf Coast Academy offers a balanced program including a structured daily schedule, a computerized academic curriculum, health and physical fitness programs, and daily participation in emotional growth and personal development courses. Strong family communication and our caring and experienced staff help create an atmosphere that is ideal for growth and learning.

Education is an important aspect of Gulf Coast Academy. The Academy utilizes some of the latest computerized learning courses to help students achieve academic progress and excellence. The curriculum is individualized and competency based. With constant guidance from teachers, students have the ability to work at their own pace, maximizing the learning process.

The students and staff at Gulf Coast Academy work together on developing knowledge, individual worth, service, integrity, and honesty. A standard we set for both staff and students is to treat each other with dignity and respect.

Gulf Coast Academy works tirelessly to teach students the value of respecting one's self in addition to respecting other people. Our goal is to effectively teach the following values to our students:

* Respect - both in one's self and other
* Honesty - what it means to be honest no matter what
* Integrity - what one does when no one is watching
* Discipline - self motivation without outside influences
* Strength - believing in one's self
* Appreciation - A full appreciation for parents, family, and home

We teach these values because we believe they are essential to developing character in today's youth.