Valley Forge Military Academy
- Valley Forge Military Academy is an international leadership institution, comprised of a middle school and high school for boys in grades 7-12.
- 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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- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Valley Forge | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| 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 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 100 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 250 students | 320 students |
| % International Students | 13% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 99% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1090 | * 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 | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | n/a | $57,570 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $31,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Bill Mott Anna Brennan | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Markmanship, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Admission Ambassador, Boy Scouts, Community Service Club, Go Green Club, Ka Makani Flyers, Marine Expeditions, Student Government Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Field Sports, Herald Trumpets, Make a Wish Foundation of HPA | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2010 - 2019 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Penn State University | 24 | |
| University of California System | 13 | |
| Indiana University | 10 | |
| Valley Forge Military College | 8 | |
| Norwich University | 5 | |
| Syracuse University | 3 | |
| U.S. Military Academy (West Point) | 3 | |
| U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) | 3 | |
| The Citadel | 2 | |
| U.S. Air Force Academy | 1 | |
School Notes
- Valley Forge Military Academy accreditations: 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
- J.D. Salinger - Author, Catcher in the Rye
- Westley Moore - Rhodes Scholar & White House Fellow
- Larry Fitzgerald - Wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals
- LTG H.R. McMaster - Former National Security Advisor to the President Trump
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