Randolph-Macon Academy
- Grades
6-12, PG - Students
365 (approximate) - Faculty
N/A (approximate) - Website
School's Official Website »
Accredited by:
Virginia Association of Independent Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Brief Overview
Randolph-Macon Academy is a coed college prep school for cadets in grades 6 through 12 with a postgrad program offered as well. The Academy, also known as R-MA, was founded in 1892 and has both boarding and day schools.
R-MA is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. All upper school students, 9-12, are required to join the Air Force JROTC program.
Randolph-Macon is one of six private military schools in Virginia. The campus is 135 acres and the pupils are diverse from over a dozen different countries.
The mascot is the Yellow Jacket and R-MA has an intense rivalry with other county schools nearby.
| Other Military Schools | Grades | Students | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John’s College High School | 9-12 | 1100 | 75 |
| Minnesota State University AROTC | College | 13,000 | 1,300 |
| Hermon High School JROTC | 9-12 | 500 | 50 |
| University of Utah AROTC | College | 30,000 | 2,500 |
| Iowa State University AROTC | College | 30,000 | 1,700 |