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Admiral Farragut Academy
501 Park Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 727-384-5500 ex. 220

Recognized by the U.S. Congress as an Honor Naval Academy, AFA provides a college preparatory environment that promotes academic excellence, leadership skills and international social development within the context of a military framework. Nine graduates are currently attending service academies.
Listed among the top 5 military schools (out of 21 military schools) for:

Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 6-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1933 1900
Campus Size 35 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 348 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 15% 18%
Percent International Students 14% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 30% 70%
Average SAT Score 1640 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 442 - 567 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 45% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $2 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $32,150 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $15,160 $22,560
Tuition 5 day boarding $26,420 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 20% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $8,000 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 83% 60%
Director of Admissions Gretchen Herbst
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 17 13


BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DivingDrill Team
FootballGolf
RiflerySailing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 17 23
 
 
Arborist ClubArt Club
Book ClubBowling Club
Debate ClubFellowship Christian Club
Fitness ClubGuitar Club
Key ClubLeo Club
Multicultural ClubNational Honor Society
Prom CommitteePsychology Club
School NewspaperSCUBA club
SWAT 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2001-2005
Florida State University
14
University of South Florida
11
University of Florida
10
Eckerd College
8
University of Tampa
7
University of Central Florida
6
US Naval Academy
5
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
4
University of Denver
3
US Merchant Marine Academy
3
School Notes:
  • AFA opened its 2008-09 school year with an enrollment of 385 coed students in grades Pre-K through 12.
  • AFA's rigorous academic program offers numerous AP and dual-enrollemnt courses as well as specialized academy programs in aviation and marine science
  • 30% of our students are female
  • Over 5 million dollars in renovations the past 5 years
  • 5 and 7 day Boarding Programs in grades 6-12
  • AFA offers virtual architecture, robotics, T.V. production, 17 sports, SCUBA, riflery, and sailing.
  • Located on 35 waterfront acres in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport.
  • LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences with Above Average IQ's
  • School accreditations: FCIS, SACS, TABS,
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Alan Shephard - Lunar Astronaunt
    • Charles Duke - Lunar Astronaunt
    • Stephen Stills - Rock Musician
    • Lorenzo Lamas - Actor
  • Profile last updated: 10/30/2009
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