Missouri Military Academy

Mexico, Missouri, USA view map
All Boys, Christian/Non-Denominational

Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that serves boys in grades 6-12 from around the world. We offer distinct high school and middle school programs centered on the principle that the best education is one that develops the "whole student."

Our 360° Education supports and promotes:

Academic Excellence – A World Class education that prepares our cadets for college entrance and graduation from the nation’s finest four-year colleges and universities.

Character Development – MMA students are imbued with an educational program that educates our young men and boys with the time-proven standards of conduct, ethical behavior, integrity, spiritual values and service to others.

Personal Motivation – MMA cadets are encouraged through positive competition, teamwork, and goal setting, to strive for excellence as individuals and members of a group.

Physical Development – Through an integration of health and physical education, physical training, and athletic competition, students will be encouraged to develop physical self-confidence, self-esteem and a general sense of well-being.

Leadership – A distinct military structure prepares cadets for personal responsibility and provides increasing opportunities for leadership and developing improved responsible decision-making capacities.

We invite you to visit our beautiful campus located approximately 1.5 hours west of St. Louis.

204 N. Grand Street, Mexico, Missouri, USA 65265
573-581-1776

Director of Admission: Phillip Dunbridge
Admissions Phone:573-581-1776Toll-Free Admissions:888-564-6662Fax:573-581-0081
Email: info@missourimilitaryacademy.org Website: www.MissouriMilitaryAcademy.org

Application Deadline: Rolling
Application Fee: $50
International Application Fee: $100
Accept TABS Admission Application: Yes

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100 Greatest Books of Western Civilization at MMA

Posted on December 4, 2012
Many men and women have contributed to the course of history, especially in the world of literature. One hundred famous works of Western civilization by those men and women will soon be added to the Missouri Military Academy library as part of the "100 Greatest Books” program. Alumnus Clay "Tex"
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Seniors Finish in Top Ten in St. Louis Math Competition

Posted on November 27, 2012
Results are in from a state math competition in which Missouri Military Academy cadets participated earlier this month. On Saturday, November 10, Blake Bibles '13, Nischal Khanal '13, John Mertens '13, and Yu Zhou '13 accompanied Math Department Chair MAJ Ananta Khanal to St. Louis Community Coll
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Founded: 1889
Campus Size: 288 acres
Grades Offered: 6th-post-grad
Accredited by: NCA-CASI, ISACS

Student Body

	Boarding Grades 6th-post-grad	Day Grades 6th-post-grad	Total
Girls	0	0	0
Boys	236	4	240
Total	236	4	240

Tuition and Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $31,500
5-Day Boarding: $31,500
Day Tuition Fee: $9,100
Payment Plans: Offered
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 50.00%
Average Awarded: $6,000

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0.00%
Average Merit Scholarship: $0
Current Endowment: $43,000,000
Per Student Endowment: $0

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Summary: MMA offers a middle school program for students in grades 6-8 and a college preparatory program for grades 9-12. The curriculum is designed as a 21st century education, offering a global focus and balancing core subject areas with electives. Dual-credit and advanced placement (AP) courses are available to students. Annual educational tours within the U.S. and overseas allow students to expand their horizons. A community service program is among the annual requirements.

Department Director: Frank Giuseffi

Average Class Size: 11

Full Time Teachers: 35

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 74.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 7/1

Number of AP Courses Offered: 9

Notable Achievements: Future Business Leaders of America

Advanced/Enrichment Programs

5-Day Boarding
AP Courses
Post Graduate Year
Educational Tours

Support Programs

ADD/ADHD Support
College Counseling
ESL: Beginning
ESL: Intermediate
Evening Study Assistance
Learning Center

English:

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature

History:

Classical History
European History
Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages:

Chinese-Mandarin
Spanish

Religion/Philosophy:

Humanities/Social Sciences:

Economics

Sciences:

Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Health
Microbiology
Physical Science
Physics

Math:

Algebra
Calculus
Honors Math
Geometry
Statistics

Computer Studies:

Computer Applications
Computer Programming
Web Design
Robotics

Music:

Band
Choral Music
Voice
Private Music

Performing/Visual Arts:

3-D Design
Acting
Art
Drama
Graphic Design
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Publications
Stagecraft

Special Programs:

Community Service
JROTC
Leadership
Rifle Team

Distinctive or New Programs:

Robotics
SCUBA

AP Courses Available:

Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Macroeconomics
English Language
English Literature
Physics B
Spanish Language
Statistics

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Summary: The Residence Life department at MMA ensures that students have time to enjoy childhood by organizing activities that interest boys. Paintball, trips to the movies, video game competitions, campouts, fishing and trips to theme parks are designed to foster friendship and fun. Faculty members often participate in these outings as chaperones. The dorms, called "barracks," are staffed by residence hall mentors who work after school and through the night hours. Daytime mentors are on staff throughout the school day.

Department Director: Greg Seibert

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 60

No. of Boys Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities:
Game Room

Lounge
Wireless Internet

Dress Code: Uniform

Student Life

Facilities

All-weather track
Baseball field(s)
Basketball court(s)
Fitness Center

Football field
Indoor basketball court(s)

Indoor pool
Paintball Course

Clubs and Organizations

Community Service
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Future Bus. Leaders of Am.

Honor Council
Horseback Riding
Literary Magazine
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography

Scouting
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater
TV Station
Weightlifting
Yearbook

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Arts Department Director: Josh Yancey

Athletics Department Director: John Noel

Notable Achievements: Music competition at state level, Soccer championships

Arts

Brass Ensemble
Chamber Choir
Choral Music
Drama Club

Glee Club
Jazz Ensemble
Pep Band
Stage Band
Tech Crew

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country Running
Drill Team
Football
Golf
Rifle Team
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling

Recreational Sports

Basketball
Camping
Canoeing
Diving
Football
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Martial Arts
Outdoor Education
Power Lifting
Soccer
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Weight Lifting

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Summary: MMA takes an active, supportive role in our students' college search process. Our College Placement team works closely with students beginning in the freshman year to keep them moving along the path to the right school. We are an ACT, SAT and ESL test site.

Department Director: LTC Tim Scherrer

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

University of Missouri	7 graduates
Purdue University	6 graduates
Westminster College (Mo.)	5 graduates
The Citadel	3 graduates
United States Air Force Academy	3 graduates
Norwich University	3 graduates
Truman State University	3 graduates

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

	25th percentile	75th percentile
Critical Reading	420	520
Mathematics	440	590
Writing	340	500

Notable Alumni

Maxie Anderson (Class of 1952) Successful entrepreneur who also completed the first nonstop trans-North American balloon flight.

Howard R. Hughes, Sr. (Class of ) Entrepreneur who developed the two-cone rotary drill bit and founded the Sharp-Hughes Tool Company, which was later inherited by his son, famed billionaire Howard Hughes Jr.

Dale Dye (Class of 1962) Actor and film consultant best known for his role in Saving Private Ryan.

Kevin Metheny (Class of 1970) Nationally recognized radio producer and program director.

Lorenzo Zambrano (Class of 1959) Chairman and CEO of Cemex, one of the largest building-materials companies in the world.

Reb Russell (Class of 1924) Professional football player and actor.

Dr. Stanley Zydlo (Class of 1952) Considered one of the pioneers of emergency medicine. He participated in the development of the emergency medicine board certification exam and served as the first co-chairman of the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Zydlo originated the first multi-community EMS System in the United States in 1972.

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Summary: Our summer programs allow students to experience the best of MMA. Our for-credit summer school combines academics and fun activity in a safe, supportive environment. The MMA leadership camp is perfect for the boy who enjoys physical activity and the outdoors.

Department Director: Frank Giuseffi

MMA Summer School - New ERA

June 24, 2012 to July 21, 2012

The New ERA Summer School is a four-week, for-credit academic summer program. Students can make up lost or missed credits or earn extra credit. The program also offers an ESL course. After-school and weekend activities include horseback riding, SCUBA, swimming, sports, paintball and field trips.

Registration Deadline: June 16, 2012
Tuition: $3,750
Financial Aid Available: No
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MMA Leadership Camp

July 08, 2012 to July 20, 2012

This two-week camp is all about adventure, leadership and activity. Campers will learn basic leadership skills as they challenge themselves physically (and have fun) doing a variety of activities, including rappelling, the challenge course, paintball, pugil sticks, canoeing and rescue swimming.

Registration Deadline: June 30, 2012
Tuition: $2,000
Financial Aid Available:
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