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New York Military Academy

78 Academy Avenue, Cornwall On Hudson, NY, 12520-0125 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of New York Military Academy is to develop all cadets in mind, body and character to prepare them for further education and to be effective leaders and responsible citizens. At NYMA, each cadet is prepared for college with a program that is individually tailored; qualified, conscientious teachers and small classes offer the turnaround opportunities and success stories that make the NYMA educational experience so sought after and valued. Cadet mentors work with each cadet, acting as advocate and advisor. This hands-on approach is what moves cadets in the direction they want to go. ...

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School Overview:

	New York Military Academy
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Association of Military Colleges and Schools National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 7 - 12
County	Orange County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	235 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	50%	19%
Students by Grade
	Grade 7 - 7 students
	Grade 8 - 43 students
	Grade 9 - 34 students
	Grade 10 - 40 students
	Grade 11 - 68 students
	Grade 12 - 43 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	35 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	171 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

The mission of New York Military Academy is to develop all cadets in mind, body and character to prepare them for further education and to be effective leaders and responsible citizens. At NYMA, each cadet is prepared for college with a program that is individually tailored; qualified, conscientious teachers and small classes offer the turnaround opportunities and success stories that make the NYMA educational experience so sought after and valued. Cadet mentors work with each cadet, acting as advocate and advisor. This hands-on approach is what moves cadets in the direction they want to go.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2007

In the News:

Christopher Eachus, D, I* District 15 (Parts of New Windsor and Cornwall) (Middletown Times Herald-Record)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 07:39:13 pm
Age: 54
Saturday's high school football roundup (Middletown Times Herald-Record)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 06:16:37 am
Quarterback Tyler Lawlor ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more in visiting Cornwall's Section 9 Class A win, 48-12 over Goshen.
Cornwall board will name temporary chief of police (Middletown Times Herald-Record)
posted on August 30, 2009 at 06:03:18 am
CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON — Mayor Joe Gross said the Village Board will name someone to oversee the police department by the time Chief Charlie Williams leaves on Sept. 16.
Remembering those who served at sea (Middletown Times Herald-Record)
posted on May 25, 2009 at 06:16:28 am
CORNWALL — With gloves over delicate hands, Barbara Rusch of Monroe placed a white carnation in the memorial wreath as the ship's bell tolled for her husband, Raymond.
Cornwall Art Walk kicks off Saturday (Middletown Times Herald-Record)
posted on May 16, 2009 at 06:15:48 am
CORNWALL — The Villagers won the Walk-Off trophy last year, so the Townies will be looking to get even this year.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (12520)	School Zip (12520)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	2,918 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	50%	32%
Population Average Age	39 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$65,550	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.3 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	63 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	73% / 27%	41% / 59%