Oak Ridge Military Academy
Tel:
(336)643-4131 Ext. 402
- Oak Ridge Military Academy is a college preparatory school for rising 7th - 12th-grade students.
- Our Corps of Cadets is made up of young men and women who come from all over the world to receive an education different from most mainstream schools.
- At Oak Ridge, our mission is to develop well-rounded young men and women who are equipped to succeed in college and have the self-discipline, integrity, and leadership skills necessary to reach their full potential in life.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 84 students
- Yearly Tuition: $32,000
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Oak Ridge Military Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Type | Military School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Military Colleges and Schools National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1852 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $4,200 |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Adventure Camp Boarding $2200, Adventure Camp Day Camper $1100, Academic Summer Camp Boarding $4200, Academic Summer camp Day Student $2200 |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 84 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 36% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 2% |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $32,000 |
| Tuition Notes | 7 Day Boarding $32000, 5 Day Boarding $25,000, Day Student $17,450 |
| Admissions Director | Major Robert Forde |
| Admissions Associate | Nathan Freeman |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Golf, Marksmanship, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Golf, Marksmanship, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Weightlifting |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 1 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Cyber Security |
School Notes
- Oak Ridge Military Academy, A Unique Learning Community
- Oldest Pre-College Military School in the United States
- Official Military School of North Carolina
- Individualized Curriculum
- Supervised Study hall & Help Classes
- 6:1 to 12:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
- Dual Enrollment Opportunities
- 100% College Acceptance
- Sports & Clubs Year Round
- Service Learning Projects
- JROTC - the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Oak Ridge Military Academy provides Cadets the structure and consistency to be self-disciplined. We offer hands-on learning experiences, small class sizes, and character-building instruction. Our educators, mentors, and role models believe our goal is to help Cadets achieve, and in doing so, to see beyond being successful in life to being significant.
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