Fork Union Military Academy

PO Box 278, Fork Union, VA, 23055-0230 - View a map of this schoolMap

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The mission of Fork Union Military Academy is to provide young men a college preparatory education in a residential, Christian environment. Using the best aspects of the military system, the Academy teaches its cadets responsibility, leadership, discipline, and pride by providing an atmosphere in which spiritual, mental, and physical growth can flourish....

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School Overview:

 
Fork Union Military Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1898
County Fluvanna County, VA
Student Body
Total Students 482 students
Student Body Type All-boys
This School
(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 31% 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 10 students
Grade 7 - 20 students
Grade 8 - 52 students
Grade 9 - 90 students
Grade 10 - 100 students
Grade 11 - 100 students
Grade 12 - 110 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 46 teachers
Average Class Size 17
This School
(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $31,050
Tuition Notes Tuition, room/board and uniforms
Head of School LTG John Jackson, Jr.
Admissions Director Steve Macek
Admissions Associate Cindi McIlnay

School Notes:

  • The mission of Fork Union Military Academy is to provide young men a college preparatory education in a residential, Christian environment. Using the best aspects of the military system, the Academy teaches its cadets responsibility, leadership, discipline, and pride by providing an atmosphere in which spiritual, mental, and physical growth can flourish.
  • Profile last updated: 09/02/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (23055)
School Zip (23055)
(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 1,148 people 7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 32% 26%
Population Average Age 41 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $34,688 $55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.1 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 49 years old 34 years old
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