2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 - 
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tel: 1-800-462-2338
Located one hour north of Atlanta, Georgia, Riverside Military Academy is one of the nation's premier college preparatory academies 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.
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Riverside Military
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1907 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 206 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 350 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 16% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 28% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 90% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1366 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 19 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 8 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $28,600 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $17,150 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $32,250 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Lynne Henderson | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 8 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Biology | Calculus (AB) | |
| Chemistry | English Language & Composition | |
| English Literature & Composition | Physics | |
| Statistics | U.S. History | |
| World History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Drill Team | Fencing | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Riflery | |
| Soccer | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 15 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Academic Bowl Team | Advanced Multimedia Club | |
| Boy Scouts of America | Debate Team | |
| Drama Group | Drill Team | |
| Honor Council | Horton Society | |
| Literary Society | Music Honor Society | |
| National Art Honor Society | National Honor Society | |
| Peer Tutor Group | Raider Team | |
| Yearbook (The Bayonet) | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2009-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| North Georgia College & State University | 5 | |
| The Citadel | 3 | |
| Florida State University | 2 | |
| Virginia Military Institute | 2 | |
| Western Carolina University | 2 | |
| University of Georgia | 1 | |
| Oglethorpe University | 1 | |
| U.S. Military Academy-WestPoint | 1 | |
| U.S. Naval Academy | 1 | |
| University of Alabama | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Dr. James H. Benson,Col. USMC (Ret) became the president of Riverside Military Academy on June 1, 2009. Colonel Benson was the 15th president of Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama from July 15, 2004 to May 31, 2009. Colonel Benson retired from the Marine Corps in 1995. He served as the Vice President for administration at Bridgewater College until 2004. Colonel Benson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bridgewater College and holds a Master of Science Degree from the University of Tennessee, a Master of Public Administration Degree from Penn State University, and the doctorate in Higher Education Administration from The George Washington University. He is also a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College and the Army War College. 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. In 2007, Colonel Benson completed a book published by Trafford Publishing Company entitled, So You Want to be a Leader? He and his wife Mary have a daughter, Catherine R. Benson,and a son, James H. Benson II.
- 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 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 offers a 4 week summer school program each year called Summer Opportunity and Academic Review (S.O.A.R.).
- 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-NAIS-TABS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- 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
- Peter Lyons - Retired Lawyer, California; Author
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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