Military Schools in Illinois
Illinois Military Academies
Illinois has the largest public military academy system in the United States. Chicago Public Schools operates six military academies. These programs are partly funded by the Department of Defense and give public school students the opportunity to learn the leadership and citizenship skills. These programs would normally cost families thousands of dollars per year, but are provided free of charge to Chicago high school students who meet the admissions criteria. JROTC programs are also available at many other public middle and high school in the Chicago Public School district.
Many other high schools in Illinois, including Marmion Academy offer JROTC to their students. Marmion Academy is a private Benedictine day school for boys located in Aurora, Illinois. The school was once a military academy and continues those values today. Though JROTC is no longer required of all students. They now have the option of completing a different four year leadership course. Either JROTC or LEAD is required for graduation from Marmion Academy.
Junior ROTC programs not only teach leadership skills and military history, they seek to prepare youth for success in life. By teaching the importance of education and citizenship, JROTC programs instill the values of self discipline and respect.
Carver Military Academy
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9–12 - Students
N/A (approximate) - Faculty
N/A (approximate)
Accredited by: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Brief Overview The George Washington Carver Military Academy High School, formerly the George Washington Carver Area High School, and also known more simply as the Carver Military Academy, is a public military high school in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1947, it was originally a normal high school, but it began its […]
Chicago Military Academy
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9-12 - Students
N/A (approximate) - Faculty
N/A (approximate)
Accredited by: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Brief Overview Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville is a public military academy for high schoolers that is the first of its kind in Chicago, Illinois. The coeducational, four year, program includes mandatory JROTC participation. The school colors are green and gold for this urban campus. The mascot for sports teams is […]
Illinois State University ROTC
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College - Students
20,000 (approximate) - Faculty
3,000 (approximate)
Students at Illinois State University participating in the Reserve Officer Training Corps program get more than the traditional college experience has to offer. Students prepare physically and mentally for the challenges of leadership. There are so many extracurricular activities to help cadets become better leaders as well. Physical fitness standards are an important component of the ROTC program. There are […]
Marmion Academy
- Grades
9-12 - Students
800 (approximate) - Faculty
80 (approximate)
Marmion Academy, located in Aurora, Illinois, prepares high school boys for college. Academic excellence is the main focus at this Catholic-Benedictine school. Spiritual guidance and leadership development are important aspects of the Marmion Academy’s curriculum. In addition to being a traditional, military-styled academy, students may also elect to join the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program. There are many extracurricular […]