Riverside Military Academy
School Notes Overview:
Riverside Military Academy, located just north of Atlanta in Gainesville, Ga., is one of the country?s finest college preparatory schools for young men in grades 6-12. Riverside provides a safe, structured and challenging educational program that teaches boys the academic, character and leadership skills necessary for success in college and life. Riverside recently completed a $90 million multi-year campus renovation to create a world-class academic setting that rivals many colleges....
School Overview:
| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) |
Other Montessori association(s) Institute for Independent Education Other school association(s) National Association of Independent Schools National Independent Private Schools Association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1907 | |
| County | Hall County, GA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 364 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
| % Students of Color | 16% | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 6 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 52 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 86 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 84 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 82 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 75% | |
| Average Class Size | 10 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 10 | |
| Average SAT score | 1516 | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 |
1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,150 | |
| Tuition Notes | Boarding tuition is $25,150; day tuition is $15,750. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 7% | |
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | |
| Admissions Director | Matt Gifford | |
| Admissions Associate | Kate Maine | |
| Sport | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 | |
| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Drill Team | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Marksmanship | Soccer | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Wrestling | |
| Extracurricular | ||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 16 | |
| Academic Team | Band | |
| Boy Scouts | Drill Team | |
| Environmental Club | Horton Society (service club) | |
| International Club | National Honor Society | |
| Rangers/Raiders | Student newspaper | |
| Yearbook | chorus | |
| drama | model airplane club | |
| pep squad | skateboarding | |
School Notes:
- Riverside Military Academy, located just north of Atlanta in Gainesville, Ga., is one of the country?s finest college preparatory schools for young men in grades 6-12. Riverside provides a safe, structured and challenging educational program that teaches boys the academic, character and leadership skills necessary for success in college and life. Riverside recently completed a $90 million multi-year campus renovation to create a world-class academic setting that rivals many colleges.
- Profile last updated: 01/12/2007
In the News:
- Hollywood looks at Hall for filmmaking sites Riverside Military Academy being considered (The Gainesville Times)
posted on June 24, 2009 at 03:05:58 am
The 1970s film "Deliverance" certainly is not the most flattering depiction of North Georgia. But despite the scary hillbilly characters, people were drawn to the beautiful scenery they saw in the movie. - GHCC hands out annual awards (AccessNorthGA)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 12:32:39 pm
GAINESVILLE - The Jaeger Company and Simpson Trucking Company have been named Small Business of the Year and Family Business of the Year, respectively, by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. - Learning lacrosse (The Gainesville Times)
posted on June 18, 2009 at 05:21:18 am
Watch New York Titans pro lacrosse player Casey Powell explain how the game is played. Powell was at a lacrosse camp held at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. - Enthusiasts say sport invented by Native Americans is catching on across the South Lacrosse camp draws about 100 boys ... (The Gainesville Times)
posted on June 18, 2009 at 05:21:08 am
It's not every day that a kid gets the chance to meet a renowned professional lacrosse player like New York Titans forward Casey Powell. - Stubblefield called by Braves in 33rd round (Cherokee Tribune)
posted on June 12, 2009 at 04:53:35 am
On the final day of the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, a Cherokee County product was called upon once more.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (30501) | ||
| Population (Approximate) | 29,349 people | 8,185,503 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 21% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 29 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $34,748 | $50,258 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.8 rooms | 5.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 40 years old | 30 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 44% / 56% | 66% / 34% |
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- Brenau Academy - 59 students - 5.6 mi. away - view location
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