Academics

More than college prep… preparation for life Great Minds Think Differently

It’s a big reason why we’re here. It’s a big reason why you’re here. We invite you to take a closer look at how Fishburne combines personal learning, purpose and perspective to help you make your mark on the world all at a military academy near you.

Academics with Purpose

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  • Small Classes, Real Attention

    Small Classes, Real Attention
    With enrollment intentionally limited, average class sizes of 8–12 allow for meaningful one-on-one instruction and stronger academic engagement every day.

  • Structure That Supports Learning

    Structure That Supports Learning
    Evening supervised study halls ensure Cadets stay organized, focused, and on track, reinforcing strong habits that lead to long-term academic success.

  • Preparation for What’s Next

    Preparation for What’s Next
    Courses are taught from a college-preparatory perspective while honoring multiple post-graduation paths, including college, service academies, and technical programs.

Academic Foundations

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  • Honors Program

    We offer Dual Enrollment, AP, and Honors level classes.
    Offered across all four years of high school, Honors courses span a wide range of subjects, including those required for graduation.

  • Students Per Classroom

    8-12
    Smaller classes allow Cadets to engage directly with their work, receive regular feedback from instructors, and stay focused and involved because participation truly matters.

  • Speaking Skills

    Practice speaking in front of peers and staff during class and in the Corps adds self-assurance and poise.
    Public speaking challenges Cadets to do hard things, helping them overcome fear, build confidence, and communicate their ideas clearly and convincingly before their peers.

  • Mentorship Program

    Cadets receive one-on-one guidance from an academic advisor based on his goals.
    Each Cadet is supported by an Academic Advisor who works closely with them through frequent one-on-one contact and daily supervised study halls, providing consistent guidance that supports academic growth and success.

  • College Acceptance Rate

    100%
    Cadets receive comprehensive guidance that includes junior-year preparation, SAT and ACT readiness, college nights and visits with representatives, close collaboration throughout senior year, and personalized planning for college, service academies, or trade pathways.

  • Technology in Practice

    Allows cadets to remain at the cutting edge of future professions.
    Through hands-on coursework in coding with Python, computer science, cybersecurity, 3D modeling and manufacturing, and foundational IT and technician skills, Cadets build practical technology fluency that prepares them for modern academic and career pathways.

US ARMY JROTC LEADERSHIP PROGRAMBuilding Leadership and Mental Grit

Beyond the physical, the US Army JROTC augments cadets’ curriculum with its Leadership Education Training program. Administered by retired and regular Army personnel, this program teaches the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling self-esteem, teamwork, and self discipline.

Learn More about our US Army JROTC Leadership Program

  • Leadership Education Leadership Education
    Leadership Education Training (LET) is administered by retired and regular Army personnel assigned to the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps at Fishburne Military School.
  • Honor Unit with Distinction Honor Unit with Distinction
    Not only is Fishburne’s JROTC one of the oldest in the country, as an Honor Unit with Distinction, Fishburne is one of only a few schools anywhere that can nominate qualified candidates to ANY of the U.S. service academies.
  • Cyber Patriots Cyber Patriots
    CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created to motivate students towards careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

    • Leadership For Life

Leadership for Life

Leadership for Life is Fishburne’s unique program that builds on JROTC and academics to develop real-world leadership in our cadets. It goes beyond the classroom—cadets lead through service, mentor peers, and represent the school at events like the Waynesboro Christmas Parade and community initiatives. With guidance from Senior Military Instructors, they gain practical experience in responsibility, character, and teamwork that prepares them for success in school and in their future lives.
“The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.”

— malcolm forbes
American entrepreneur \ Publisher of Forbes magazine

225 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
FISHBURNE.ORG
admissions@fishburne.org

Our Mission

To innovate and create the military school for the twenty first century. One that redefines what it means to graduate young men with the skills to move forward wherever their lives take them with CHARACTER \ KINSHIP \ AGENCY.
Fishburne Military School has earned the US Army’s highest level of accreditation and maintained its designation as a JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction for over 40 years. We may also nominate qualified candidates to the United States Service Academies and host one of only four Summer JROTC programs in the nation, accredited by US Army Cadet Command.