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Fork Union Military Academy
New Mexico Military Institute
Camden Military Academy

Most AP/Advanced Courses Offered

The average number of AP/advanced courses offered across the 11 ranked military boarding schools is 31 (2026-27).
Among military boarding schools, the one with the most AP/advanced courses offered is Fork Union Military Academy, with 27.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Military Schools Ranked: 11
  • Top 20 Range (# AP Courses): 3–209
  • Military Schools Avg.: 31
  • National Avg.: 21

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Military Schools Ranked: 11
  • Top 20 Range (# AP Courses): 3–209
  • Military Schools Avg.: 31
  • National Avg.: 21

National Average Number of AP/Advanced Courses Offered (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data

Total Growth: +16.5% (+3 since 2016)

Year National avg YoY Change (#) YoY Change (%)
2025 21.2 — 0 — 0.0%
2024 21.2 ▲ +0.5 ▲ +2.4%
2023 20.7 ▼ -0.2 ▼ -1.0%
2022 20.9 ▼ -0.6 ▼ -2.8%
2021 21.5 ▲ +0.4 ▲ +1.9%
2020 21.1 ▲ +0.3 ▲ +1.4%
2019 20.8 ▲ +0.5 ▲ +2.5%
2018 20.3 ▲ +0.3 ▲ +1.5%
2017 20 ▲ +1.8 ▲ +9.9%
2016 18.2 ▲ +0.4 ▲ +2.2%
2015 17.8 ▲ +1 ▲ +6.0%
2014 16.8 ▲ +0.5 ▲ +3.1%
2013 16.3 ▲ +1.3 ▲ +8.7%
2012 15 ▲ +0.2 ▲ +1.4%
2011 14.8 ▼ -0.6 ▼ -3.9%
2010 15.4 ▼ -0.2 ▼ -1.3%
2009 15.6 ▲ +0.4 ▲ +2.6%
2008 15.2 ▲ +1 ▲ +7.0%
2007 14.2 ▲ +1 ▲ +7.6%
2006 13.2 ▼ -0.1 ▼ -0.8%
2005 13.3 — —

Schools counted: listing status from database copies near the year end in 2012–2014, 2019 and 2022–2025; estimated listing status in 2015–2018, 2020 and 2021; archive coverage in 2005–2011 (a lower bound of the schools listed). The downloads give the source date of each year.

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Show school map — National (# AP Courses range: 3–209, avg 31)
# AP Courses Range: 3 209 Avg. # AP Courses: 31

Most AP/Advanced Courses Offered (2026-27)

Among Military Schools (out of 11 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
#1(T1–T2)Fork Union Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Baptist)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(7)
>25# AP Courses
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New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
#1(T1–T2)New Mexico Military Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
(7)
>25# AP Courses
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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
#3Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(21)
18-20# AP Courses
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Army and Navy Academy Photo - Our 16-acre campus is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the northern San Diego coastal town of Carlsbad, CA. State-of-the-art athletic facilities support ANA's 17 different sports teams, plus surfing, beach volleyball, and ice hockey.
#4(T4–T5)Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12
All-boys
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(5)
16-18# AP Courses
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Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
#4(T4–T5)Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG
United Methodist
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(4)
16-18# AP Courses
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Riverside Military Academy Photo
#6(T6–T7)Riverside Military Academy
Gr: 6-12
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(678) 696-2116
(5)
14-16# AP Courses
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St. John's Northwestern Photo - Students walking through campus.
#6(T6–T7)St. John's Northwestern
Gr: 7-12, PG
Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(4)
14-16# AP Courses
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Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave strives to develop well-rounded young men. Hargrave offers various opportunities for Cadets to be involved with music and the arts.
#8(T8–T10)Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
5-10# AP Courses
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New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.
#8(T8–T10)New York Military Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335
(2)
5-10# AP Courses
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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - Cadets gathering for the annual Corps Day Parade!
#8(T8–T10)Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
5-10# AP Courses
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Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne Military School is the smallest all-boys military boarding school in Virginia. Our cadets come from 18 different states and 4 countries. Located in Waynesboro VA, Fishburne continues to be a pillar of all-boys education since Fishburne's founding in 1879.
#11Fishburne Military School
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
<5# AP Courses
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which military boarding schools have the most AP/advanced courses offered?
The military boarding schools with the most AP/advanced courses offered are Fork Union Military Academy, New Mexico Military Institute and Camden Military Academy.
How many military boarding schools are ranked for the most AP/advanced courses offered?
11 military boarding schools are ranked for the most AP/advanced courses offered.

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For several reasons (listed below), these comparisons are intended only as informal reference points for evaluating the amount of advanced courses available at each school.
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