Fishburne Military School
Fishburne Military School offers young men from across the United States and around the world a structured, safe environment that strongly encourages honor, integrity, personal responsibility and respect for everyone.
With robust academics that focus upon STEM and university preparation, Fishburne Military School features small classes where students from all cultures exchange ideas.
Highly respected, award winning athletics program where everyone plays. Only two and a half hours drive from Washington DC, Fishburne Military School is located in the beautiful, safe, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia close to major highways and airports.
The Corps of Cadets at Fishburne Military School is recognized by the US Army JROTC Cadet Command as an Honor Unit With Distinction.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 7-12
- Students: 150 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $37,500
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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I went to two different military academies during my stint at boarding schools, Massanutten Military Academy and Fishburne. I can say without a doubt that the fact that Fishburne was an all male school had. . .
One aspect that Fishburne fostered was brotherhood. Every guy there was your brother. You leaned on your brothers and faced adversity together and that is what made that school and the relationships that I built. . .
Army JROTC which has held highest level of distinction for over 20 years due to stellar scores on annual RFI. Outstanding teachers and educational experience. Amazing alumni support. Small classroom and. . .
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Top Rankings
Fishburne Military School ranks among the top 5 military schools (out of 16 military schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Student Attention
Selectivity
School History
School Overview
Grades Offered (Boarding)
7-12
9-12
Year Founded
1879
1907
Campus Size
9 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
150 students
300 students
% Students of Color
23%
25%
% International Students
13%
20%
% Students Boarding
94%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Less than once a month
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
11
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
70%
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$37,500
(Various scholarships and considerations)
(Various scholarships and considerations)
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$33,250
Tuition international students
$38,000
$54,500
Summer Program Cost
$4,090
(Includes uniforms, room & board, academics and athletics, laundry, haircuts.)
(Includes uniforms, room & board, academics and athletics, laundry, haircuts.)
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
85%
58%
Director of Admissions
Mr. Nelson Davis
Associate Director of Admissions
Joan M. Byrne
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
11
17
Courses
Advanced Trigonometry Functions, Algebra II, Biology, Calculus, Calculus II, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Government, History 10, Pre-Calculus
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
15
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Boy Scouts, Color Guard, CyberPatriot, Drill Team, Raiders, Robotics Club, Rocketry Club, Saber Club, Swift Water Rescue
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Student Newspaper, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Airsoft, Proctors (student leaders), Rock/Ice Climbing
Boy Scouts, Color Guard, CyberPatriot, Drill Team, Raiders, Robotics Club, Rocketry Club, Saber Club, Swift Water Rescue
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Student Newspaper, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Airsoft, Proctors (student leaders), Rock/Ice Climbing
School Notes
- Fishburne Military School is a highly inclusive university preparatory learning community that recognizes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) offering young men a distinct advantage in global competition. We emphasize honor, integrity, personal responsibility and respect for everyone as values of true leadership. The intent of our faculty and staff is to provide a competitive high school curriculum that meets the requirements of the best colleges and universities. Together with an array of athletics, the days of our cadets are very full.
- JROTC provides the military structure and organization which will serve our Cadets as they enter the business world or military service. Fishburne prides itself on awarding an outstanding applicant the annual Leadership for Life scholarship; this award fully supports the cadet throughout his years at Fishburne. The details of Leadership for Life are on the Fishburne website at https://www.fishburne.org/leadershipforlifescholars
- Set in the beautiful and safe Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Fishburne is an easy two and a half hour drive from Washington DC and just thirty minutes west of historic Charlottesville. We are also on the Amtrak line to Washington DC and points north.The smaller size of Fishburne creates the close, dependable family structure in which young men. We invite applications throughout the year.
- Fishburne Military School accreditations: SACS, VAIS, AdvancED, TABS, AMCSUS
Profile last updated: 04/14/2022
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