Randolph-Macon Academy Why We’re So Much More Than a “Military School”

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Any Virginia school student looking to rise to their potential and grow into responsible, self-motivated individuals before their college years should consider Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA). Located in Front Royal, our co-ed private academy helps Middle and Upper School students bond with their peers, receive greater attention from teachers to help them thrive academically, and help them understand the importance of grit, character, and community service.

Our academy is also America’s only private institution to offer an Air Force JROTC program. R-MA’s elite AFJROTC program teaches students about developing character and leadership, and is founded upon the three core Air Force values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Our goal is to have all our students become accomplished young adults, discover the Power of Rise, and thrive during their years in college or university. In other words, R-MA isn’t your average “military school”!

How Does Randolph-Macon Academy Stand Out?

Our 135-acre campus in the Shenandoah Valley offers unique benefits for all of our students. Day and boarding options are available for our students, with separate campus dorms for Middle and Upper School students. R-MA also provides opportunities for volunteering, joining clubs and Honor Societies, and varsity sports.

Here are some other components of R-MA life that make our academy stand out:

9:1 student-teacher ratio on average, with small class sizes (8-15 students each)
Industrial-level drones for students wanting to learn about unmanned systems
Two aircrafts owned by the school for those looking to explore flight
More than 50 college credits for students to earn
Students given college counselling to ease the application process
Classes available in subjects like robotics, world languages, and visual & performing arts
100% of students in our graduating classes are accepted to universities
Graduating students also win an average of $6.6 million per year in scholarships
Student body from across the United States and abroad
Weekend excursions for our boarding students

Important Facts About Our Air Force JROTC Program:

Four objectives are at the heart of AFJROTC at R-MA:
- Instruction on air and space, and its most fundamental concepts
- The importance of character, responsibility, and self-discipline
- Training in citizenship for Upper School cadets
- The promotion of community service
Rocketry, propulsion, space technology and programs, the space environment, and the industry of aerospace are taught to students
Citizenship, flag etiquette, and military customs also part of the curriculum
Cadets also learn about:
- The aerospace environment
- The principles of navigation and aircraft flight
- Vehicles used in aerospace
- Flight and its heritage
- Human requirements of flight
Emphasis on learning about team-building, survival, first aid, communication, management, and important life skills
Field trips that help expand students’ aerospace knowledge (e.g. museums, aerospace facilities, military bases)
Military balls, drill competitions, parades, and community activities available for students to participate in