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| Definition of Terms | 2012 School Data |
Camden Military
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Boarding School Avg.
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| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 7-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1892 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 40 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 302 students | 300 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 23% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 7% | 19% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1050 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Less than once a month | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (civilian clothes are allowed during free time) |
Casual |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $19,995 | $44,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $25,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,800 | $19,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Robert Casey Robinson | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Bowling | Cross Country | |
| Drill Team | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Marksmanship | Soccer | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 23 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Art Club/ Lessons | Batallion Staff | |
| Boy Scouts of America | Civil Air Patrol | |
| CMA Archaeological Society | Drama Club | |
| Driving School | Equestrian | |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) | Fine Arts Club | |
| Golf | International Club | |
| Jazz Band | JROTC | |
| Junior Leadership | KEY Club | |
| Newspaper (School News) | Paintball | |
| Piano/Guitar Lessons | Robotics Team | |
| Skateboarding | Social Media Team | |
| Variety of Intramural Sports | ||
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