Valley Forge Military Academy
- Valley Forge Military Academy and College is an international leadership institution, comprised of a middle school and high school for boys, and a co-ed college.
- Students are immersed in a unique educational experience centered Five Cornerstones: Academic Excellence, Personal Motivation, Character Development, Physical Development and Leadership., These cornerstones help cadets reach their academic potential to achieve success in the classroom and beyond.
- From its cadet leadership ranks to the rifle club to its award winning equestrian program, VFMAC teaches students leadership and responsibility in practical ways.
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- Virginia Military Institute This school is not like any other school out there. I've attended a top public school and a top boarding school and valley forge is a completely different experience. when I was applying to valley. . .
- University of South Carolina Valley Forge Military Academy is the premiere educator of character education in America today. Valley Forge's honor code and military environment teach and foster doing the right things in life when choices have to be. . .
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- Category Attribute
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | Valley Forge | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 5-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1928 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 100 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 200 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 23% | 20% |
| % International Students | 35% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 99% | 68% |
| Average SAT Score | 1510 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (School issued uniforms) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 4 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $17 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | n/a | $53,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $28,560 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Michelle Gatta | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 14 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 16 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Admission Ambassador, Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Environment Club, Fencing Club, Ice Hockey, Jewish Fellowship, Paintball, Rifle Club, Student Government Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Field Sports, Herald Trumpets, Regimental Band Recreational Athletic Programs: Boxing | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2010 - 2013 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| U.S. Military Academy | 12 | |
| U.S. Naval Academy | 11 | |
| Penn State University Main Campus | 8 | |
| Temple University | 8 | |
| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University | 6 | |
| Norwich University | 5 | |
| Rutgers University | 5 | |
| Valley Forge Military College | 5 | |
| Villanova University | 5 | |
| James Madison University | 4 | |
School Notes
- School accreditations: The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- General H. Norman Schwarzkopf '52 - Commander, Operation Desert Storm
- Gary Roughead '69, Admiral USN - Chief of Naval Operations
- Simeon Rylski - Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria
- J.D. Salinger - Author1, The Catcher in the Rye
- Westley Moore - Rhodes Scholar & White House Fellowship
- Julian Peterson - Linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks
- Jeff Otah - New player for the Carolina Panthers
- Larry Fitzgerald - Wide-receiver for the Arizona Cardinals
- Rafael Hernández Colón - Former Governor of Puerto Rico
- Brigadier General Michael Linnington, USA - Commandant of Cadets, USMA, West Point
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