Fishburne Military School vs. Fork Union Military Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fishburne Military School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Fork Union Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild learning differences with limited resource assistance
Year Founded
1879
1898
Students Body
Total Students
150 students
221 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
33%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
10
11
Grade 8 Students
20
9
Grade 9 Students
30
33
Grade 10 Students
30
52
Grade 11 Students
30
65
Grade 12 Students
30
51
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
29 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
52%
68%
Average Class Size
10
12
Number of AP Classes
2
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1110
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(cadet uniforms)
(cadet uniforms)
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$38,400
$20,350
Tuition Notes
We have financial aid programs as well as multiple scholarship opportunities. We will work with each family to make a Fishburne Education affordable.
Day Students: $20,350
US Boarding Students: $33,940
International Boarding Students: $42,190
% on Financial Aid
n/a
65%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$14,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
55%
Admissions Director
Mike Payne
Tripp Billingsley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
23
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Boy ScoutsCyber Patriots
Key ClubNational Honor Society
Photography ClubRobotics Club
XSTEM
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boy Scouts of AmericaBreakfast Club - Christian Study Group
Chess ClubComputer Gaming Club
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFishing Club
Global Citizens ClubHonor Council
Interact ClubNational Honor Society
National Junior Honor SocietyQuadrille Club
Retan RiflesSchool Newspaper
School YearbookScuba Club
Woodworking Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BagpipersBand
ChoirChorale
Dramatics
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Orienteering