Hi! I'm currently in New England and interested in military high schools, specifically ones associated with the Army and Navy academy. Anyone know of any good ones?
Sure, there are a few military high schools in New England that you might want to look into. While these schools aren't directly affiliated with the Army and Navy Academy, they do offer a military-style education that prepares students for service in any branch of the military, including the Army and Navy.
One option is the Massachusetts Maritime Academy located in Buzzards Bay, MA. Although it's technically a college, it accepts students as young as 17 and provides a regimented, military-style education. The academy offers opportunities for Sea Terms where students can travel the world on the academy's training ship.
Another place you might want to consider is the Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Pennsylvania. While this is not located in New England, it's still reasonably close and has a long tradition of preparing young men for military, college, and life. They offer high school and college level courses with an Army ROTC program.
Since it sounds like you're looking for high schools, not colleges or universities, you might want to look more into the Army and Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs at public and private high schools in your area. JROTC programs give students a taste of military training and education without the commitment of attending a military school.
Don't forget that while these schools can give you a military-style education, they're different from federal military academies like the U.S. Military Academy at West Point or the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, which you can consider after high school.
As you explore these options, remember to also consider which ones create an environment where you feel comfortable and have the resources you need to succeed as a student.
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