Lyman Ward Military Academy

Po Box 550 Highway 50 E, Camp Hill, AL, 36850-0368 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Lyman Ward Military Academy is a small school with a small enrollment and a large campus, located in a beautiful rural section of Alabama. Our emphasis is on the individual student. There is a mature adult in each dormitory at all times to help the boys with their individual problems. Each cadet feels that he is a part of the organization. All staff officers know each cadet personally after a few weeks. The school functions smoothly and each cadet takes pride in his uniform and the school he represents. Our purpose is to help the individual student; to prepare the student for college work; to prepare the student for the responsibilities of life; and to offer the best in academic instruction coupled with the discipline of a military program. ...

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School Overview:

 
Lyman Ward Military Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Military Colleges and Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
County Tallapoosa County, AL
Student Body
Total Students 105 students
Student Body Type All-boys
This School
(AL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 16% 20%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 3 students
Grade 7 - 7 students
Grade 8 - 40 students
Grade 9 - 9 students
Grade 10 - 11 students
Grade 11 - 13 students
Grade 12 - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
This School
(AL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 7 hours
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • Lyman Ward Military Academy is a small school with a small enrollment and a large campus, located in a beautiful rural section of Alabama. Our emphasis is on the individual student. There is a mature adult in each dormitory at all times to help the boys with their individual problems. Each cadet feels that he is a part of the organization. All staff officers know each cadet personally after a few weeks. The school functions smoothly and each cadet takes pride in his uniform and the school he represents. Our purpose is to help the individual student; to prepare the student for college work; to prepare the student for the responsibilities of life; and to offer the best in academic instruction coupled with the discipline of a military program.
  • Profile last updated: 02/10/2007

In the News:

  • Yes, Sir! From the Army to Fleet Management (Automotive Fleet)
    posted on July 31, 2009 at 04:17:34 pm
    What prepares an individual for a career in fleet management? Life lessons and skills learned during the military can provide some of the best qualifications.
  • Honoring a hero (Opelika-Auburn News)
    posted on June 29, 2009 at 02:35:29 am
    Maj. Kevin Michael Jenrette, 37, a 1990 graduate of Lyman Ward Military academy, died June 4 in Afghanistan of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. Lyman Ward Academy hosted a memorial service in his honor Sunday. Patriot Guard Riders stood at attention with U.S. flags outside the memorial service honoring Jenrette. The school hosted the service for ...
  • President of Lyman Ward Military Academy Mourns Son (WTVM 9 Columbus)
    posted on June 8, 2009 at 09:33:51 pm
    East Alabama (WTVM) - The president of Lyman Ward Military academy in Camp Hill, is mourning the loss of his son tonight. Major Kevin Henrette was killed Thursday near Kapisa, Afghanistan after being wounded by an improvised explosive device and small arms fire.
  • Jack Hankins takes over at Holy Spirit (The Tuscaloosa News)
    posted on June 7, 2009 at 08:40:13 am
    TUSCALOOSA | Jack Hankins, whose coaching resume includes 143 victories and two AHSAA championships, has accepted the job of head football coach at Holy Spirit Catholic Regional School.
  • Lyman Ward Military Academy Cadet Completes Classified Military Assignment (Marketwire)
    posted on March 16, 2009 at 09:03:58 am
    Author/Alumnus Set to Release Second Novel of the 'Ghost Ranger' Series

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (36850)
School Zip (36850)
(AL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 2,973 people 4,453,863 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 10% 19%
Population Average Age 40 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $23,397 $37,765
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.2 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 39 years old 35 years old
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