The Admiral Farragut Academy, founded in 1933 in Pine Beach, NJ, now has a main campus in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school is named for Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, the first person to ever reach the rank of Admiral in the United States Navy. The co-ed school offers a junior and senior high school curriculum with on-site dormitories available for those wishing to live on the campus all-year long. The school has a Marine Science Academy and an Aviation Academy that enables students to obtain pilot licenses and prepare for future fields in the aviation industry. The Admiral Farragut Academy is located near the beaches, Sea World, and Disney World on the west coast of Florida.
With a long history of academic excellence, the United States Naval Academy has graduated future presidents, admirals, and statesmen in its 163-year history. Located in Annapolis, MD, the Naval Academy has high standards for acceptance and expects the best from its cadets. Upon graduation, cadets may enter the United States Navy or Marine Corps as officers and hold degrees in their academic field. Whether a graduate accepts an officer's commission, or pursues a civilian career, he will be equipped with a solid educational foundation.
Named for Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, a United States Naval Academy graduate, the Rickover Naval Academy offers a four-year high school curriculum. With an emphasis on core values and preparation for college or the military, the academy provides a disciplined and structured environment for its students. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the Rickover Naval Academy offers a sports program and many extracurricular activities to its students. True to its naval theme, Rickover Academy students wear military-style uniforms and learn naval protocol and tradition.
The Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, California, has been in operation since 1910. With a strong focus on morals and discipline, the school prepares its students to enter the armed forces or the mainstream workforce as leaders. The Army and Navy Academy program is for students of grades 7-12 with Upper School and Lower School separating junior and senior high classes. There are dorms on the beachfront campus and surfing and swimming are popular after-class activities. Counseling and mentoring are provided to students after school and an athletic program, including football, basketball, wrestling and golf, is offered. The academy sets high standards in academics and has a college-preparatory program that has watched its graduates go on to attend schools such as M.I.T., New York University, The Citadel and several Ivy League colleges.