225 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980 - 
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"Fishburne Military School has been helping young men in grades 7 - 12 live up to their full potential for over 130 years through individualized attention both in and out of the classroom, a small student to teacher ratio of 7 to 1 and by building confidence and character through scholastic and extracurricular activities. Enrolling less than 200 students, Fishburne Military School takes the potential in a young man and helps turn it into achievement..."
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Fishburne Military
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1879 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 9 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 170 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 19% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 5% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 94% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1320 - 1570 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Bi-Monthly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 45% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $25,400 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $10,500 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | n/a | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mr. Brock Selkow | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Drill Team | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Riflery | |
| Soccer | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 20 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Armed Drill Team | Band | |
| Battalion Staff | Boy Scouts of America | |
| Chorus | Color Guard | |
| Drama Club | Honor Council | |
| Honor Guard | Interact Club | |
| Key Club | National Honor Society | |
| Newspaper | Presidential Physical Fitness | |
| Raiders | Rifle Team | |
| Skiing/Snowboarding Club | Unarmed Drill Team | |
| Weightlifting | Yearbook | |
School Notes:
- Fishburne Military School has been helping young men in grades 7 - 12 live up to their full potential for over 125 years through individualized attention both in and out of the classroom, a small student to teacher ratio of 7 to 1 and by building confidence and character through scholastic and extracurricular activities. Enrolling less than 200 students, Fishburne Military School takes the potential in a young man and helps turn it into achievement. Visit our web site for information or to schedule a tour.
- Fishburne is situated in the picturesque mountains of Virginia in the City of Waynesboro just an hour and a half from Richmond, VA.
- Graduates from Fishbure Military School become leaders in their chosen industry and/or career and in the communities in which they live. One of our most well known alumni would be Virginia Governor Gerald L. Baliles.
- School accreditations: SACS, VAIS
- Profile last updated: 06/21/2010
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