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Admiral Farragut Academy is a co-educational, boarding and day college-preparatory military school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The boarding program provides optional 5 or 7 day boarding for students in grades 6 through 12. |
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Since coming to Farragut in 1989, I have seen monumental change in almost every conceivable area of the school. My first year saw roughly 180 students; this year we have over 400 students.
In recent years we have added a Lower Division, and now the Academy serves the educational needs of students pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade.
I’ve seen considerable improvements to our physical plant, the quality and diversity of our faculty, the depth of our curriculum, and the sheer amount of enriching opportunities we provide. We have grown with the times, but we have stayed true to ourselves.
As an Honor Naval School, we still observe the customs and traditions of the United States Navy, and place a high premium on structure, self-discipline, respect, and honor.
At Admiral Farragut Academy, our mission stands upon three pillars. The first is academic excellence, which one can see from the caring nature of our faculty, to our small class sizes, to both rigorous and remedial course offerings, to the quality and variety of enriching programs such as aeronautical training, sailing, Mandarin Chinese instruction, SCUBA certification, and sponsored trips to Europe and South America. For those students who need specific academic support, our Learning Center with its ESOL program exists to serve their needs.
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"... our mission stands upon three pillars academic excellence, leadership, social development" |
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Our second pillar is leadership, which has been a hallmark of the Academy since its inception in 1933. While the most obvious example of leadership training comes from our NJROTC Battalion and myriad opportunities that exist within it, we also have a thriving student government, community service clubs, and other organizations where students can learn to take responsibility not only for themselves but also for their community as a whole.
Our third pillar is a commitment to social development. Using a military model – a model that has worked successfully for thousands of years – our students are taught integrity, honor, self-discipline, and commitment.
These three pillars are interwoven throughout the fabric of the school, and are not specific to any particular grade or division. Whether in first grade or as a graduating senior, we expect from our students a commitment to academics, to leadership, to their own personal development, and a respect for their school, their family, their society, and their country.
I invite you to visit our campus and see what we’re all about. Please do not hesitate to contact us and see if Admiral Farragut Academy is right for you. We are here to help and look forward to you becoming part of our family.
Yours Most Respectfully,
Captain Robert J. Fine, Jr.
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Headmaster
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Founded in 1945, Admiral Farragut Academy is a co-educational, boarding and day college-preparatory military school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The boarding program provides optional 5 or 7 day boarding for students in grades 6 through 12.
The Academy offers academic programs and the full NJROTC course of study, as approved by the US Congress and the Department of the Navy, in grades 9 through 12. Grades 6 through 8 receive military exposure, and no military emphasis is placed on pre-kindergarten through grade 5.
In 2005, sixty-three grads earned $5.3 million dollars in college, university, military academy and ROTC scholarships. One hundred percent of AFA graduates receive college acceptance.
AFA is a college preparatory school; our objective is to see all students placed into a four-year college or university. Many students elect to attend community colleges and then transfer to a four year school when the time comes. A full-time college placement and guidance officer assists cadets with:
Graduates typically attend fine colleges and universities, notably:
We believe that each student should attend a college that is right for him or her, and the College Placement Office is committed to educating our students about the possibilities that await them in higher education.
Learn more about the College Placement Office...
Cadets may choose to participate in one or more of the following sports.
In 2004, AFA's varsity boy's team captured the Florida State 2A Division Basketball Championship.
In addition, cadets may choose from a wide selection of clubs and extracurricular activities, including color guard, drill team, and rifle team. Boarding students are offered weekend excursions, including:
Admiral Farragut Academy is located on Florida's Gulf Coast and enjoys over 300 sunny days a year and average temperatures of 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). Located on thirty-five waterfront acres, the campus is one-half hour from Tampa International Airport.
Boarding students make up 23% of the Middle Division and 36% of the Upper Division student body. Both five-day and seven-day boarding are available.
Boarding facilities include:
Boarders interact with a wide range of peers from all over the country and the world, giving them cultural experiences they would not have gained in their home towns.
The interaction of domestic and international students makes the environment of Admiral Farragut Academy unique.
Admiral Farragut Academy has a strong base of international students from all around the world. The Academy offers international students a comprehensive program of college-preparatory academics, enriching extracurricular activities, and leadership opportunities. Admiral Farragut Academy strives to help all cadets develop self-confidence, discipline, and independent thought, while preparing them for success in the United States' finest colleges and universities.
International students are an important part of the student community and are warmly welcomed to the campus by students and teachers alike.
Learn about the English for Speakers of Other Languages program...
| Day Student | Tuition | Expense Account | Enrollment Fee |
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| PK-4 - Kindergarten | $8,755.00 | $475.00 | $600.00 |
| 1 - 5 | $9,450.00 | $650.00 | $600.00 |
| 6 - 8 | $13,900.00 | $475.00 | $600.00 |
| 9 - 12 | $14,150.00 | $525. - $700. * | $600.00 |
| 5 Day Boarding | Tuition | Expense Account | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 12 | $24,900.00 | $4,000.00** | $600.00 |
| 7 Day Boarding | Tuition | Expense Account | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 8 | $29,750.00 | $4,000.00** | $600.00 |
| 9 - 12 | $30,300.00 | $4,000.00** | $600.00 |
| International Students | $30,300.00 | $5,000.00** | $600.00 |
Sibling discounts and payment plans are available.
Find out more on our Tuitions page...
AFA operates on a semester system, each consisting of two 9-week marking periods. The school year begins mid-August and ends in mid-May. The Academy observes three major breaks, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break, among many smaller holidays.
Day-to-day school information for all grade levels is posted daily on the Edline website.
Admiral Farragut Academy is a proud member of the following: