Fishburne Military School
School Notes Overview:
Fishburne Military School is a private all boys boarding school for grades 8 through 12- turning potential into achievement since 1879. Fishburne overlooks the city of Waynesboro in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Distinguished as the oldest and smallest of Virginia's Military Schools, we offer individualized attention in a caring, family oriented environment. Class size averages ten students per instructor, ensuring each Fishburne Cadet receives the academic instruction and supervision necessary for a well-rounded education....
School Overview:
Fishburne Military School |
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Military Colleges and Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 12 | |
| County | Waynesboro City County, VA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 169 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 31% | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 8 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 45 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Fishburne Military School is a private all boys boarding school for grades 8 through 12- turning potential into achievement since 1879. Fishburne overlooks the city of Waynesboro in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Distinguished as the oldest and smallest of Virginia's Military Schools, we offer individualized attention in a caring, family oriented environment. Class size averages ten students per instructor, ensuring each Fishburne Cadet receives the academic instruction and supervision necessary for a well-rounded education.
- Profile last updated: 01/24/2007
In the News:
- Fishburne scores big in win over MMA (The News Virginian)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 04:51:34 am
BRIDGEWATER — Fresh off a buzzer-beating win against Fork Union, the Fishburne Military School postgraduate basketball team put on a dominating performance against Massanutten Military Academy on Monday night at Bridgewater College. - Fishburne wins late (The News Virginian)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 05:09:06 am
WAYNESBORO —Strong passes from quarterback Chet Berry combined with major defensive stops took Fishburne Military School to a 13-12 win over Hyde Leadership on Saturday for the Capital Area Football Conference Championship. - Cadets honor veterans, founder (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 11:46:22 am
WAYNESBORO — When you go to a military school, things are all structure, tradition, ceremony and discipline. - Localities mark day's 90th year (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:31:59 am
STAUNTON — Ninety years ago today, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed a national holiday — Armistice Day — to honor the cease-fire between Germany and the Allied nations at the end of World War I in 1918. - Community News (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 09:32:52 am
Breakfast to benefit Boxler: Jollivue Barterbrook Ruritan Club will host a benefit breakfast for MaDee Boxler 7-10 a.m. Saturday at Applebee's on Greenville Avenue. Boxler, 21, suffers from Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She is the daughter of Tamara Talley and Tom Boxler and a senior at Roanoke College.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (22980) | School Zip (22980) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 30,341 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 25% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $37,519 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 41 years old | 34 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 66% / 34% |
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