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Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 1-800-462-2338

Located one hour north of Atlanta, Georgia, Riverside Military Academy may be the nation's premier college preparatory academy for young men in grades seven through twelve. Our mission is to provide a supportive and challenging educational environment that fosters scholarly competence and intellectual curiosity, enhances spiritual and physical fitness, and develops leadership skills and the strength of character necessary for success in college and in life.
  • Reception - Mon., November 09, 2009 - get more information!
  • Major Kevin Jarrard has been promoted to Commadant of Riverside Military Academy beginning August 1, 2009. Maj. Jarrard has been employed with Riverside for over seven years and also serves in active duty for the United States Marine Corps and is currently ...read more
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered 7-12, PG 6-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1907 1900
Campus Size 206 acres 137 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 350 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 16% 18%
Percent International Students 28% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 90% 70%
Average SAT Score 1508 *National Avg. » View
Average ACT score 20.77 *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 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 61%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $53 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $27,500 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $16,500 $22,720
Tuition international students $31,000 $38,650
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 80% 59%
Director of Admissions Lynne Henderson
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 14


World HistoryU.S. History
StatisticsPhysics
ChemistryCalculus
British LiteratureBiology
American Literature 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 14 13


BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Drill TeamFootball
GolfLacrosse
RiflerySoccer
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 16 23
 
 
Academic Bowl TeamAdvanced Multimedia Club
Boy Scouts of AmericaDrama Group
Drill TeamEnvironmental Club
Fellowship of Christian AthletesHonor Council
Horton SocietyLiterary Society
Music Honor SocietyNational Art Honor Society
National Honor SocietyPeer Tutor Group
Student NewspaperYearbook (The Bayonet)
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2008-2009
University of Alabama
8
University of Georgia
8
Clemson University
7
University of Florida
6
Georgia Institute of Technology
4
The Citadel
4
Virginia Military Institute
3
Emory University
2
Purdue University
2
University of California-Berkley
2
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Dr. James H. Benson,Sr. Col. USMC (Ret.) became the 9th President of RMA on June 1, 2009. Colonel Benson’s military career included assignments as Commanding Officer, JTF-129, Special Operations Counter-terrorism Joint Task Force; Commanding Officer, Sixth Marine Regiment; and Chief of Staff/Assistant Division Commander of the Second Marine Division. He is a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War. Colonel Benson was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, three Legion of Merit Awards, two Bronze Stars with “V” for Valor, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, three Navy Commendation Medals one with “V” for Valor and the Navy Achievement Medal. In 2007, Colonel Benson completed a book published by Trafford Publishing Company entitled, So You Want to be a Leader?
  • Riverside's exclusive Center for Student Success teaches cadets the fundamental organizational and mental skills necessary for academic success.
  • Through the academy's military structure, cadets learn self-discipline, honor, and leadership skills.
  • Riverside's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)has been designated as a JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction for over 75 years. This means that Riverside can recommend up to 5 cadets per year to each of the 5 federal service academies.
  • Riverside also offers a "Dual Enrollment" program. For qualified senior cadets, they can enroll and take online college courses while taking classes simultaneously at Riverside.
  • Riverside offers a Georgia Driver's Education course for young men who would like to obtain their Driver's License. In addition, we also offer a Flight Program for young men interested in obtaining their pilot's license.
  • Riverside is located one hour north of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The Commadant's office can make shuttle arrangments for our cadets needing transportation to and from the airport.
  • School accreditations: SACS-SAIS
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • John Bassett - Bassett Furniture
    • Ira Middleberg (1966) - Attorney, Middleberg, Riddle & Gianna - New Orleans
    • Luis Proenza (1962) - President, University of Akron
    • Governor Felix Gonzales Canto - State of Quintana Roo, Mexico
    • Tommy Prothro (1938) - former coach with the LA Rams and San Diego Chargers
    • ADM. David McDonald (1924) - former U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (1963-1967)
    • Judge E.J. Salcines - Retired Judge, Florida Appellate Court
    • Mike Neveaux - Retired Chief Pilot, Los Angeles Police Dept. Air Support Division
    • Jeffrey Weiner - Criminal Trial Lawyer-Miami, FL
  • Profile last updated: 10/30/2009
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