Riverside Military Academy

2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA, 30501-0305
Tel: (800)462-2338
Grades: 7 - 12 | n/a
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Riverside Military Academy is one of the nation's premier college preparatory schools for young men in grades 7-12. Our mission is to provide a supportive and challenging educational environment that fosters scholarly competence and intellectual curiosity, enhances spiritual and physical fitness, and develops leadership skills and the strength of character necessary for success in college and in life.  Our cadets represent 25 states and 15 countries.   The Academy is located one hour north of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.  For more information, please call 800.462.2338 or visit http://www.riversidemilitary.com/. 

School Overview:
Riverside Military Academy
School Type Military School
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Association of Military Colleges and Schools
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Independent Private Schools Association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported English as a Second Language
Year Founded 1907
Student Body
Total Students n/a
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color 48% (GA School Avg.: 25%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 55 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus
Chemistry English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition Physics
Statistics U.S. History
World History
Average SAT score 1458
Average ACT score 19
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $29,750
Tuition Notes Boarding tuition is $29,750; day tuition is $17,850. International cadet tuition is $33,550.
% on Financial Aid 7%
Acceptance Rate 89%
Admissions Director Mr. Rich Moore
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Crew Cross Country
Drill Team Fencing
Football Golf
Lacrosse Riflery
Soccer Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 18 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academic Bowl Team Aviation Program
Band Boy Scouts
Chorus Color Guard
Community Involvement Debate Team
Drama Drill Team
Honor Council Horton Society (service club)
International Club Multimedia Club
National Honor Society Peer Tutoring Association
Raider Team Yearbook

School Notes:

  • Established in 1907, Riverside Military Academy is a college preparatory boarding and day school for young men in grades 7-12. The Academy offers a positive, challenging, and structured environment that stresses hard work in the classroom and on the athletic field. We promote leadership development through military activities. RMA has been an Army JROTC Honor Unit of Distinction for over 75 years. A student/teacher ratio of 14:1 provides each cadet with individual attention that enables success. Riverside also offers a four week summer school program. The school's 206 acre campus is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just north of Atlanta in Gainesville, Ga.  

    • Profile last updated: 06/18/2012

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Riverside Military Academy
Gr. 7-12 | 0 mi. away
Lakeview Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 1.6 mi. away
Brenau Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 2.2 mi. away
Jubilee Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 3.5 mi. away
Heritage Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 5.4 mi. away
Maranatha Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 8.1 mi. away

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