Military Schools in Kansas
Kansas Military Academies
The state of Kansas only has one military academy, St. John’s Military School. St. John’s was the only military school to be rated as a top private school by GreatSchools, published in Business Week magazine. The distinction is well earned. The school is dual accredited by AdvancED and the Kansas Department of Education. St. John’s also holds the honor of earning the highest score in the country on the Annual Formal Inspection, renewing its status as Honor Unit With Distinction.
Nestled in the central Kansas city of Salina, St. John’s is an all boys boarding school, serving students in grades 6-12. The focus of a St. John’s Military School education is development of self-confidence and self-discipline through military training and Episcopal values. The school has been achieving their goals for 120 years. With less than 150 students, the class sizes are small and all students get individualized attention to guarantee their success in school and in life.
A summer camp is offered to all boys in grades 6-12, regardless of whether they are students at the school. Summer camp at St. John’s Military School gives young men the opportunity to have fun while they are learning leadership skills and developing strong values.
Derby High School AFROTC
- Grades
9-12 - Students
N/A (approximate) - Faculty
100 (approximate)
Derby High School in Derby, Kansas is home to an outstanding Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit. The junior ROTC unit takes pride in their community service initiatives. Cadets at Derby High School work hard to attain promotions in rank. Leadership and responsibility are two very important components of the Derby High School junior ROTC program. Cadets strive […]
Kansas State University AROTC
- Grades
College - Students
24,000 (approximate) - Faculty
1,400 (approximate)
Kansas State University is home to the Wildcat Battalion, an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps unit. The Wildcat Battalion prepares cadets for their future leadership positions in the U.S. Army. Students are expected to maintain good grades while participating in additional ROTC training events. There are so many extracurricular training options available to Wildcat cadets. Cadets have the opportunity to […]
Pittsburg State University AROTC
- Grades
College - Students
7,500 (approximate) - Faculty
300 (approximate)
Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas is home to the Gorilla Battalion, an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps unit. The Gorilla Battalion offers multiple options for students interested in commissioning in the U.S. Army after graduation. Cadets are required to participate in leadership activities throughout the school year. In addition to regular leadership activities, students are required to participate in […]
St. John’s Military School
- Grades
6-12 - Students
220 (approximate) - Faculty
25 (approximate)
Accreditation and Memberships North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Kansas State Department of Education National Association of Episcopal School Association of Military Colleges and Schools Brief Overview St. John’s Military School is an all boy private military boarding school in Salina, Kansas. Grades 6 through 12 are offered to cadets. Approximately 220 students are enrolled at St. John’s. The […]