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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- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
| Definition of Terms 2018 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 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 100 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 200 students | 313 students |
| % International Students | 15% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 99% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * 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 | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | n/a | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $30,550 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Larry D'Andrea Anna Brennan | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Admission Ambassador, Boy Scouts, Community Service Club, Ice Hockey, Paintball, Rifle Club, Student Government Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Field Sports, Herald Trumpets, Regimental Band | |
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
- Valley Forge Military Academy 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
- 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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