Admiral Farragut Academy is a private, coed, K-12 day school and 8-12 boarding high school.
Waterfront location on beautiful Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida. Close to beaches and a vibrant downtown harbor.
Offers signature programs such as STEM, Marine Science, Naval Science (Leadership & Sailing), AP Capstone, Aviation, and Scuba.
Our faculty focus on developing the whole child and are involved in each student's life in and out of class. Our students represent an average of 27 countries and we offer ESL classes for non-English speakers.
Farragut also offers a variety of clubs, competitive sports, and weekend trips to theme parks.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12, PG
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $53,200
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Admiral Farragut Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 289 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1933
1906
Campus Size
40 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
320 students
314 students
% Students of Color
20%
25%
% International Students
25%
20%
% Students Boarding
45%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
50
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
54%
71%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$6 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$53,200
(Payment plans available. Includes all meals.)
(Payment plans available. Includes all meals.)
$63,120
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,700
Tuition international students
$58,200
$55,000
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$44,700
$44,900
Summer Program Cost
$1,500
(Five one-week sessions are offered at $1,500 per session. Discounts if you register for more than one week!)
(Five one-week sessions are offered at $1,500 per session. Discounts if you register for more than one week!)
% Students on Financial Aid
20%
40%
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
90%
60%
Director of Admissions
Stephanie Wood
Jeff Ogden
Jeff Ogden
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
50
17
Courses
AP Research, AP Seminar, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Literature, English Literature & Comp, Environmental Science, Government/Economics, Microeconomics, Statistics
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
18
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
28
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Book Club, Color Guard, Craft Club, DECA, Drama Club, Drill Team, Drone and Robotics, Filmmakers, Financial Literacy, Fishing, Future Business Leaders of America, Guitar, Interact, Model U.N., Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Naval Science Academics Team, Naval Science PT Team, Poetry Club, Russian Club, Social Studies, Spanish National Honor Society, Spanish National Junior Honor Society, Student Government, Teen Sci Cafe
Arts and Music Programs:
Soccer Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
SCUBA
Book Club, Color Guard, Craft Club, DECA, Drama Club, Drill Team, Drone and Robotics, Filmmakers, Financial Literacy, Fishing, Future Business Leaders of America, Guitar, Interact, Model U.N., Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Naval Science Academics Team, Naval Science PT Team, Poetry Club, Russian Club, Social Studies, Spanish National Honor Society, Spanish National Junior Honor Society, Student Government, Teen Sci Cafe
Arts and Music Programs:
Soccer Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
SCUBA
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Memorable Mentors: We are not only a school -- we are a home. Many of our high school students live here. When we ask our students to describe Farragut in one word many say "family" and it's true. Our faculty and staff are much more - they coach your favorite sport, give advice when you need it, remember your birthday, join you and your friends at the dinner table, help with those tough assignments during nightly study hall, and truly care how you are.
- Life-Long Friendships: Your classmates are also your roommates, study partners, and best friends. Boarding students go home with day students for the weekend and day students are often found on campus after school hours. Since our students come from all over the world, they share their cultures and languages with us and we share ours. When school's out friendship isn't over - these newfound friends visit each other's homes whether it be across Florida, the United States, or on the other side of the world.
- Beautiful Weather: Located on the gulf coast in St. Petersburg, Florida you will find incredible tropical weather with an average of 74F (23C) and 361 days of sunshine a year. Our students sail, fish, kayak, and go to the beach ALL YEAR LONG!
- Unique Opportunities: Learn about the world of aviation and earn your pilot's license; dive deep into marine science during scuba and marine science class; make robots come to life in engineering; finds your creative side in our fine arts program; play one of our sports that welcomes all levels of athletic ability; head to the waterfront after school to sail, kayak, cast net, fish, and more; enjoy the weekends camping and diving the Florida springs, at one of the many Florida theme and water parks (Disney, Universal, Busch Gardens, Sea World, etc), enjoy shopping and dining at the local mall or Downtown St Pete, or relax on campus for our big screen movies and game nights.
- College Preparation: Living in the dorms on our college-like campus gives students the tools to become independent, responsible young adults. They learn to manage their time and live harmoniously with others. Students note that living with peers pushes them to work harder than they would in another setting.
- Naval Science: This program provides academic structure and the tools to become organized, accountable, self-disciplined, and respectful to self and others. Leadership positions are earned based on qualifications, performance, and seniority which really makes college applications stand out.
- Success in the Future: The Farragut Experience is unforgettable and the lessons learned are instrumental in their success today. Farragut is proud to say it has graduated TWO of the twelve moonwalking astronauts, Alan Shepard '45 and Charlie Duke '53, as well as national leaders in the areas of finance, business, philanthropy, entertainment, and military officers.
- Admiral Farragut Academy accreditations: FCIS, SACS, TABS, SAIS, NAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- RADM Alan Shepard, Jr., USN (Ret.) '41N - Moonwalking NASA astronaut: First American in space in 1961 and a member of the Apollo 14 mission in 1971
- Brig Gen Charles Duke, USAF (Ret.) '53S - Moonwalking NASA astronaut: member of the Apollo 16 mission in 1972
- Lorenzo Lamas '75 - Actor whose notable works include the role of Tom in Grease and the role of Lance in Falcon Crest, for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- RADM Mark H. Buzby, USN (ret) '75N - Former United States Navy Rear Admiral and Administrator of the United States Maritime Administration
- Maj. Megan M. McClung '91N - The first female United States Marine Corps officer killed in combat during the Iraq War
- Rayshawn Jenkins '12 - Safety for the Los Angeles Chargers
- Joseph Zolfo '86N - Film and television producer of the most notable shows God Friended Me and NCIS New Orleans
- Casper Van Dien '88S - Actor on the most notable movies Starship Troopers and as Tarzan in Tarzan and the Lost City
- John Hodges '85N - Started his career on Capitol Hill in 1992 and is currently the Director of Office Supply Services under the Chief Administrative Officer of the House. He has served the US House of Representatives for a total of 27 years
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Admiral Farragut Academy cost?
Admiral Farragut Academy's tuition is approximately $53,200 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Admiral Farragut Academy?
The acceptance rate of Admiral Farragut Academy is 90%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 60%.
Who are famous alumni from Admiral Farragut Academy?
Admiral Farragut Academy famous alumni include: RADM Alan Shepard, Jr., USN (Ret.) '41N, Brig Gen Charles Duke, USAF (Ret.) '53S, Lorenzo Lamas '75, RADM Mark H. Buzby, USN (ret) '75N, Maj. Megan M. McClung '91N, Rayshawn Jenkins '12, Joseph Zolfo '86N, Casper Van Dien '88S and John Hodges '85N.
What sports does Admiral Farragut Academy offer?
Admiral Farragut Academy offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Diving, Drill Team, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Does Admiral Farragut Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Admiral Farragut Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Admiral Farragut Academy's ranking?
Admiral Farragut Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High # of AP/advanced courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Admiral Farragut Academy?
The application deadline for Admiral Farragut Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Boarding at Admiral Farragut Academy was one of the best experience of my life, even though I was a foreign student, I never felt home sick.Staff at Farragut where always supportive and well experience. They. . .
The most unique aspect of the school, would definitely be the Naval traditions and guidelines that the school follows. It allows for students to gain self- discipline, strive to be leaders and also have awesome. . .
Admiral Farragut Academy Alumni #3
Class of 2012
5.006/13/2017
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Class of 2012
5.006/13/2017
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Admiral Farragut Academy is a military college preparatory school that provides a variety of academic courses to chose from. The teachers truly care about their students and the small class sizes allow the teachers to. . .
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