Massanutten Military Academy is a coeducational college preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 and one postgraduate year. We also offer a military format for our summer school program. Massanutten Military Academy’s mission is to provide a structured learning environment that produces confident, capable, productive citizens who are prepared for leadership and service. Our mission is established on the founding motto of the Academy, "Non Nobis Solum" ("Not for ourselves alone"), and based on the principles of Courage, Purity, and Industry.
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Massanutten Military
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 7-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1899 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 40 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 170 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 20% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 12% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 98% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 6 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 35% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $13 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $29,100 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $17,460 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Tom Huckabee | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Lisa Spitler | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Drill Team | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Marksmanship | Riflery | |
| Rugby | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Art | Band | |
| Boy Scout Troop 1899 | Color Guard | |
| Community Service | Drama | |
| Interact Club | Pistol | |
| Raiders | Yearbook/Journalism | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2000-2005 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| George Mason University | 10 | |
| Citadel, The | 5 | |
| James Madison University | 5 | |
| Longword College | 5 | |
| Mary Baldwin College | 5 | |
| Radford University | 5 | |
| Virginia Military Institute | 5 | |
| Military Academy at West Point | 2 | |
| Naval Academy | 2 | |
| George Washington University | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Established in 1899, the Academy adopted a military program in 1917. Today, the military structure plays a crucial role in the education of each cadet by creating a stable environment that is conducive to learning.
- The Academy's goal is to maintain an environment that is free of distractions and develops the academic and social abilities of all students to their fullest potential. Students are taught that learning is a lifelong process to be appreciated and enjoyed.
- MMA’s Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is consistently recognized as an Honor Unit with Distinction. This enables the Academy to make nominations to our nation's service academies.
- MMA also offers dual enrollment courses for college credit through Shenandoah University.
- For more information, please e-mail admissions@militaryschool.com or call 540-459-2167.
- MMA is fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
- School accreditations: VAIS, SACS
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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