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Massanutten Military Academy
614 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664 - View a map of this school Map tel: 877-466-6222
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Massanutten Military Academy is a coeducational college preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 and one postgraduate year. We also offer a military format for our summer school program. The mission of MMA is to provide each cadet with an excellent academic, character, leadership and physical education, which ensures his/her development and readiness for college, leadership, and citizenship. Our mission is implemented with discipline, fostered with structure and a firm, fair, consistent and supportive environment. Our mission is established on the founding motto of the Academy, "Non Nobis Solum" ("Not for ourselves alone"), and based on the principles of Courage, Purity, and Industry.


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Massanutten Military Academy Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered 7-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Christian Non-denominational
Year Founded 1899 1901
Campus Size 40 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 200 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 16%
Percent International Students 12% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 98% 72%
Average SAT Score 985 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Monthly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 35% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $13 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $23,489 $37,300
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $14,461 $21,200
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 1,500 $ 16,855
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 33% 60%
Director of Admissions Murali Sinnathamby (Mr. S)
Associate Director of Admissions Ann Melanson
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 18 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Drill TeamFootball
GolfLacrosse
MarksmanshipRiflery
RugbySoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 10 22
  Extracurriculars
 
ArtBand
Boy Scout Troop 1899Color Guard
Community ServiceDrama
Interact ClubPistol
RaidersYearbook/Journalism
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2000-2005 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
George Mason University
10
Citadel, The
5
James Madison University
5
Longword College
5
Mary Baldwin College
5
Radford University
5
Virginia Military Institute
5
Military Academy at West Point
2
Naval Academy
2
George Washington University
1
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Established in 1899, the Academy adopted a military program in 1917. Today, the military structure plays a crucial role in the education of each cadet by creating a stable environment that is conducive to learning.
  • The Academy's goal is to maintain an environment that is free of distractions and develops the academic and social abilities of all students to their fullest potential. Students are taught that learning is a lifelong process to be appreciated and enjoyed.
  • MMA’s Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is consistently recognized as an Honor Unit with Distinction. This enables the Academy to make nominations to our nation's service academies.
  • MMA also offers dual enrollment courses for college credit through Shenandoah University.
  • For more information, please e-mail admissions@militaryschool.com or call 540-459-2167.
  • School accreditations: VAIS, SACS
  • Profile last updated: 04/17/2007
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