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Military schools teach children of various ages (elementary school, middle school or high school) in a disciplined military environment which includes training in military aspects, such as military drills. Many military schools are also college-prep boarding schools, and others are simply magnet schools within a larger school system. Most are privately run institutions, though some are public schools.
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Originally located in Pine Beach, New Jersey, Admiral Farragut Academy (AFA) is a college preparatory school that instills military values in its students. The school is named after Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, the Navy’s first admiral, who famously uttered the phrase, “Damn the torpedoes; full steam ahead” at the Battle…
The Air Force Academy High School is located in Chicago, Illinois.It is a charter school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools system and educates grades 9th through 12th. This school focuses on physics, science and mathematics.This school closely follows the United States Air Force program and students wear…
Benedictine Military School is located Savannah, Georgia.This all-male school is often called BC for short, it is a Catholic-based school as well. With an average student body of 335, this school educates grades 9th through 12th.This academy is a college preparatory school, offering general studies with honor classes and AP…
California Military Academy is a college-level academy established in 1930 under its original name, the California Nautical School. The institution was originally for males only, but during the 1970s, it accepted enrollment of both males and females, broadened to accept minorities. The academy became integrated with the California State University system…
California Military Institute, located in Perris, California, is a public, co-educational school whose environment is similar that of the military — highly structured and programmed toward both personal and team development. The California Military Institute (CMI) serves the city of Perris, California and surrounding Inland Empire communities of Riverside, San Diego, Orange and…
In the heart of the South, there is an old historical town that is the fourth oldest city in America. The town is Camden, South Carolina, and it is the home of Camden Military Academy.The academy is classified as a Regular Institution, and it is non-denominational. Restricted to males only…
Initially known as Carver High School, Carver Military Academy (CMA) is a public high school located on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois, in Riverdale, Illinois. Students must be from the surrounding area.In August of 2000, Carver Area High School underwent a massive change when it became the first…
The Chicago Military Academy is an urban Chicago public school that resides on a national historic landmark in the City of Chicago. The building is a former Armory which was home to the 9th Infantry Battalion in 1915. The armory provided a safe haven for soldiers and was eventually remodeled to become…
The Christian Brothers Academy is well known for having an incredibly high standard of academic excellence. Their curriculum is based on Roman Catholic values with a heavy emphasis on military-style leadership development. Their athletic program is top notch, and their basketball team has multiple championship wins. The rich heritage of…
The Culver Military Academy, located in Culver, Indiana, has produced some of the nation’s top military leaders. In addition some of our nation’s leading businessmen and women are Culver graduates. This historic institution prepares students for college, military careers and beyond. Culver Military Academy, also known as the Culver Academies,…
Delaware Military Academy is a public high school. It is open to all applicants who are residents of Delaware, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin or disability. What makes it different is that it is also a charter specialty school. There are no specified admission requirements. However, students apply for…
Founded in 1879, Fishburne Military School is the oldest private military school in Virginia. The school is proudly situated in the center of historic Waynesboro, Virginia. Fishburne Military School is the oldest and smallest of all military schools for boys in Virginia. Its college-prep curriculum is built upon the structure of…
NOTE: this school may be closing...Forestville Military Academy is a charter school located in Forestville, Maryland. This military school educates grades 9th-12th, with students graduating with a general studies high school degree. JROTC is mandatory for all students and the school has been nationally recognized as one of the top…
Commonly referred to as FUMA (foo-mah), Fork Union Military Academy is located in the village community known as Fork Union, Virginia. This location provides peace and respite from all the hustle of the city and the pressures of everyday life. To further promote positive attitudes, the academy emphasizes the importance…
Franklin Military Academy is a coeducational secondary school within the Richmond City Public School District. Established in 1980, the academy is the first public military school in the United States. The school uses the military model to prepare students to excel academically and professionally after graduation.Interesting FactsIn 2012, Franklin Military…
Gateway breaks the mold in regard to today's military schools in that it is designed just for troubled boys. It features everything required to deal with boys who are misbehaving, in trouble with the law, were expelled from school or who have below-par grades.Boys at Gateway are under adult supervision…
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Originally located in Pine Beach, New Jersey, Admiral Farragut Academy (AFA) is a college preparatory school that instills military values in its students. The school is named after Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, the Navy’s first admiral, who famously uttered the phrase, “Damn the torpedoes; full steam ahead” at the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. The school has since moved…
The Air Force Academy High School is located in Chicago, Illinois.It is a charter school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools system and educates grades 9th through 12th. This school focuses on physics, science and mathematics.This school closely follows the United States Air Force program and students wear uniforms daily that reflects this.Enrollment is open to all students…
Benedictine Military School is located Savannah, Georgia.This all-male school is often called BC for short, it is a Catholic-based school as well. With an average student body of 335, this school educates grades 9th through 12th.This academy is a college preparatory school, offering general studies with honor classes and AP classes.Students also take JROTC and religion classes.Graduates have attended top…
California Military Academy is a college-level academy established in 1930 under its original name, the California Nautical School. The institution was originally for males only, but during the 1970s, it accepted enrollment of both males and females, broadened to accept minorities. The academy became integrated with the California State University system in 1996, although it evolved into a four-year school several…
California Military Institute, located in Perris, California, is a public, co-educational school whose environment is similar that of the military — highly structured and programmed toward both personal and team development. The California Military Institute (CMI) serves the city of Perris, California and surrounding Inland Empire communities of Riverside, San Diego, Orange and Imperial counties. The combination of intensive high quality learning opportunities with…
In the heart of the South, there is an old historical town that is the fourth oldest city in America. The town is Camden, South Carolina, and it is the home of Camden Military Academy.The academy is classified as a Regular Institution, and it is non-denominational. Restricted to males only between grades 7 through 12, Camden Military Academy is considered…
Initially known as Carver High School, Carver Military Academy (CMA) is a public high school located on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois, in Riverdale, Illinois. Students must be from the surrounding area.In August of 2000, Carver Area High School underwent a massive change when it became the first existing public high school in the nation to convert to…
The Chicago Military Academy is an urban Chicago public school that resides on a national historic landmark in the City of Chicago. The building is a former Armory which was home to the 9th Infantry Battalion in 1915. The armory provided a safe haven for soldiers and was eventually remodeled to become a military academy for Chicago's youth and a positive influence…
Why Choose a Military School
Though military schools no longer enroll troubled boys, students who attend military boarding schools are more likely to succeed academically than their public school counterparts. But they don’t just prepare students for college. They prepare them for life.
Here are five important, lifelong benefits for enrolling your child in a military boarding school.
1. They Learn Leadership Skills — One of the primary ways military boarding schools teach leadership is by modeling it.
2. They are Given Boundaries — In military boarding school, students thrive on a structured schedule.
3. They are Taught Discipline — Students are taught to follow specific rules, which are in place to help them achieve their goals
4. They are Given Plenty of Personal Responsibility — Students in military boarding schools are taught to take responsibility for themselves in a manner that’s not typically required at other boarding schools.
5. They Learn the Value of Integrity — Finally, students in military boarding schools operate under a strict code of conduct. Every student is responsible to behave with respect toward superiors and peers. Respect, discipline, service, selflessness, sacrifice—these are the tenets of the military boarding school character, and they differentiate our students from other boarding schools.
When you choose military school for your children, you can rest assured the values they will learn during their formative years will serve them, their families and their communities for many years to come.