Thunderbird Youth Academy
- Grades
9-12 - Students
3,000 (approximate) - Faculty
N/A (approximate) - Website
School's Official Website »
The Thunderbird Youth Academy is located in Pryor, Oklahoma. The Thunderbird Youth Academy is for students from ages 16 to 18 who have not yet earned their high school diploma or GED. The program begins as an all-inclusive boarding facility. Students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence in the structured military environment. Students are paired with qualified mentors to help them along their educational journey.
The Thunderbird Youth Academy hopes to make a difference in the lives of students by challenging them physically, educationally and emotionally. Students are encouraged to respect themselves, others and their community. Uniforms are required in this military structured academy. Best of all, the Thunderbird Youth Academy is free to students in need.
| Other Military Schools | Grades | Students | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Scranton ROTC | College | 4,000 | 300 |
| University of Utah AROTC | College | 30,000 | 2,500 |
| Minnesota State University AROTC | College | 13,000 | 1,300 |
| Virginia Military Institute | UGRD | 1,500 | 145 |
| Arkansas National Guard | College | N/A | 50 |