Summary: Students can choose their curriculum to achieve their personal level of academic excellence.
📚 29 Honors
📚 18 Advanced Placement
📚 3 Dual Enrollment
📚 AP Capstone Diploma
📚 ESL to help with reading, writing, and speaking English
Students can also choose to be involved in multiple Signature Programs.
✈️ Aviation, 500+ Aviation solo flying endorsements and private pilot certificates
👨🎓 AP Capstone
🔬 STEM
🤿 Scuba, 315+ Scuba certifications earned including open water, advanced open water, rescue diver, master diver, and divemaster
🏆 Leadership
⛵ Sailing
🐠 Marine Science
🏅 Naval Jr. ROTC.
A postgraduate grade is also available for international students looking to improve their academics and become better acclimated to American schooling.
Department Director Tom McGlinn
Student/Teacher Ratio:
17:1
Average Class Size: 15
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 32
Number of AP Courses Offered: 18
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 60%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Noteworthy Information:
10% to 15% of graduating class each year earn service academy appointments and/or ROTC scholarships.
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
- Composition
- AP English Language
- AP English Literature
History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
- Art History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- Spanish
- English as a Second Language
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Human Geography
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Marine Biology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Zoology
- Engineering
- Psychology
Math
Music
Performing / Visual Arts
- Drama
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Studio Art
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- JROTC
- Leadership
- Rifle Team
- Aviation
- Sailing
- Scuba
- Robotics
Distinctive or New Programs
- Aviation, Scuba, Marine Science, Leadership, Naval Science
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 4
Average Students Per Dorm: 2
Number of Girls Dorms: 1
Number of Boys Dorms: 3
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Bathroom in each room. Closet in each room.
Student Life
A true boarding school experience requires true diversity in all areas. At Admiral Farragut Academy we are most proud of our international students. Leaving their native countries to travel, in most cases, thousands of miles to attend school in the United States is truly commendable, but to take that feat two steps further and enter a military academy is remarkable. The international students who attend AFA are not just interested in a college preparatory education; they want to belong to a specific and important global community. A community that views each of its members as a unique individual with talents to share.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Pool
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts
- Weight Room
- Athletic Fields
- Outdoor Track
- Waterfront
Other Facilities
- Sailing Basin, Boat House
Clubs & Organizations
- Asian Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Honor Council
- International Club
- Math Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Sailing Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Robotics
- TV Station
- Poetry Club
Summary: At Farragut we believe in producing well-rounded individuals. Students who are involved in athletics learn to manage their time, continue to stay active, and also create bonds far beyond the classroom. Our BlueJackets like to win, but more than that, they just love to compete. Our coaches, players and parent spectators all place great value in good sportsmanship. Win or lose, we will do it with dignity and honor. Admiral Farragut Academy is a member of the FHSAA and cadets can participate in sports at the varsity and junior varsity levels. Our coaches work with the athletes to help each individual reach his or her maximum potential in a team oriented program.
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director:
Arts
- Drama
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Studio Art
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Drill Team
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Basketball
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Weight Lifting
- Yoga
- Fitness
- Running
- Outdoor Activities
- Beach Volleyball
- Disc Golf
- Robotics
Summary: Imagine being able to choose between the US Naval Academy and an ROTC scholarship at Cornell, or choosing between the University of Florida and New York University (NYU), as our last two valedictorians did.
Farragut graduates not only receive college acceptance, but most also have several choices as to the college or university they attend.
To help in this process, our full-time College Guidance Counselor assists students with college applications, college visits, interviews, scholarships, and grant applications.
For a small school, Farragut continuously boasts significant scholarship dollars per capita.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
25th percentile |
580 |
570 |
550 |
75th percentile |
450 |
450 |
420 |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
West Point: 2
US Naval Avademy: 10
Harvard University: 2
Notable Alumni
Mr. Frank Wendt
Class of 1942
Founder, Nuveen Investments
Mr. George J. Michel, Jr.
Class of 1949
Former Ceo, Moen
Radm Alan B. Shepard, Jr.
Class of 1941
First American In Space, Apollo 14 Astronaut, & Fifth Man To Walk On The Moon
Bgen Charlie Duke
Class of 1953
Apollo 16 Astronaut, Tenth Man To Walk On The Moon
Radm Mark Buzby
Class of 1975
Commanding Officer, Military Sealift Command
Mr. Lorenzo Lamas
Class of 1975
Actor
Mr. Casper Van Dien
Class of 1988
Actor
Mr. Richard Fisher
Class of 1967
President, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank
Mr. Warren Musser
Class of 1944
Past Chairman & Ceo, Safeguard Scientifics, In. And Chairman And Co-chief Executive Officer, Of Epitome Systems; And The Managing Director Of The Musser Group
Quotes From Alumni
“I am indebted to the Farragut faculty and staff who together helped transform a thirteen-year-old into a decisive young man able to make his own decisions with confidence.”
-, Class of 1942, Founder Nuveen Investments
“I feel extremely fortunate to have had 4 years at Farragut that challenged me each and every day to be the best I could possibly be.”
-, Class of 1975, Director of News and Information for the 6 Clear Channel radio stations in Milwaukee Wisconsin
“Farragut was my rock and because of the education and the discipline that I received I feel as though I turned out to be a better man than I would have without Farragut.”
-, Class of 1980, Kroger Food Company
“I am indebted to the Farragut faculty and staff who together helped transform a thirteen-year-old into a decisive young man able to make his own decisions with confidence.”
-Mr. Frank Wendt, Class of 1942, Founder Nuveen Investments
“I feel extremely fortunate to have had 4 years at Farragut that challenged me each and every day to be the best I could possibly be.”
-Mr. Ken Herrera, Class of 1975, Director of News and Information for the 6 Clear Channel radio stations in Milwaukee Wisconsin
“Farragut was my rock and because of the education and the discipline that I received I feel as though I turned out to be a better man than I would have without Farragut.”
-Mr. John Bien, Class of 1980, Kroger Food Company
Summary: Get a glimpse of the awesome that happens at Admiral Farragut Academy all year long by attending our fun and educational summer boarding or day camps.
All camps are open to the public, some include a hot lunch, and are held at our campus with a private pool and waterfront.
Department Director: Angie Koebel
Summer Signature Series
Description: The Summer Signature Series at Admiral Farragut Academy (SSS Farragut) is a unique summer boarding school experience for teens entering grades 8-12 (ages 13-18). Attendees will be immersed in Farragut’s signature programs while also having fun during local activities and trips.
Students who attend come from all over the world including China, Germany, Russia, Hungary, Spain, Greece, Bermuda, Columbia, different states within the United States of America, and more.
Attendees have the option to attend a 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-week session; however, they must attend a minimum of a 2-week session and are encouraged to attend all 6-week sessions to get the full experience.
Director: Angie Koebel
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 2021-07-11
End Date: 2021-08-14
Tuition From: 1500
Tuition To: 6900
Website: https://farragut.org/summer/summer-boarding-school/
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: No
Sports Camps
Description: Chose your sport and learn the basic fundamentals of and develop skills in Basketball and Wrestling, all while having a lot of fun. This camp is led by Farragut coaches.
Director: Angie Koebel
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 2021-03-29
End Date: 2021-06-18
Tuition From: 250
Tuition To:
Website: https://farragut.org/summer/day-summer-camps-st-petersburg/#tab-id-7-active
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: No
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0%
Average Merit Scholarship: 0
Current Endowment Amount: $6,000,000