1101 Genesee Street, Delafield, WI 53018 - 
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St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy has been shaping the minds and developing the character of young men since 1884. Academy alumni have attended notable colleges and universities. As a college preparatory and leadership development boarding and day school for young men in grades 6 through 12, St. John's Northwestern provides a distinctive educational experience for its cadets that focuses on academic success, athletics, leadership development and values. Surrounded by English gothic-style architecture, broad lawns and towering trees, cadets living within the 110-acre campus are immersed in a safe and secure environment in which they build self-esteem, self-discipline, academic focus and intellectual curiosity that allows them to "work hard, play hard, pray hard."
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St. John's
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Boarding School Avg.
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 7-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1884 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 110 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 300 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 15% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 35% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 98% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1530 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Bi-Monthly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Military Dress Uniform) |
Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 7 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 33% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $6 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $32,500 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $12,600 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $34,500 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 35% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mr. Duane Rutherford |
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| Associate Director of Admissions | Mrs. Judy Rutherford | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 7 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Calculus | Chemistry | |
| Literature and Composition | Physics | |
| Statistics | U.S. History | |
| Biology | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Drill Team | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Orienteering | Riflery | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Wrestling | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Aviation | Bagpipes | |
| Band | Boy Scouts | |
| Chess | Choir | |
| Drama | Herald Trumpets | |
| Silver Rifles | Ski Club | |
School Notes:
- St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy has been shaping the minds and developing the character of young men since 1884. Academy alumni have attended notable colleges and universities. As a college preparatory and leadership development boarding and day school for young men in grades 6 through 12, St. John's Northwestern provides a distinctive educational experience for its cadets that focuses on academic success, athletics, leadership development and values. Surrounded by English gothic-style architecture, broad lawns and towering trees, cadets living within the 110-acre campus are immersed in a safe and secure environment in which they build self-esteem, self-discipline, academic focus and intellectual curiosity that allows them to "work hard, play hard, pray hard."
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Daniel Gerber 1916 - Founder and president of Gerber Baby Foods
- Howard Woodin 1918 - Member of Marquette University Hall of Fame and Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame for football
- Spencer Tracy 1919 - Distinguished actor; Academy Award winner; appeared in over 70 films
- Arthur Wermuth 1932 - Major, U.S. Army; World War II hero
- Edward Noble 1946 - Entrepreneur; developer; and manufacturer; served as a member of President Ronald Regan's staff
- C. Roosevelt Boettiger 1948 - Grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; U.S. delegate to the United Nations
- William J. Janklow 1954 - Governor of South Dakota for four terms, longer than anyone in state history
- Ty Warner 1962 - Founder and C.E.O. of Beanie Babies, Inc., a leader in the toy industry
- Jay Graf 1966 - Founder and C.E.O. of Guidant Corp., a leader in the heart monitoring field
- Martin Torrijos Espino 1981 - Former President of Panama from 2004 to 2009
- Profile last updated: 11/29/2011
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