Military Academies in Washington State

Hey everyone, I've been looking into military academies in Washington state for high school. Could anyone recommend some reputable ones?

Absolutely, happy to help!

One notable military academy in Washington state is the Washington Youth Academy (WYA) located in Bremerton. This academy is run by the Washington National Guard and offers a quasi-military style environment as it's part of the U.S. National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. It's a free, voluntary program, and it's an interesting choice as it focuses not only on education but also leadership, citizenship, life skills, and service to community.

It's important to note that WYA is a bit different from other military academies you might be accustomed to hearing about. It's actually a second chance program aimed at helping troubled and at-risk youth, rather than a school for those who have an interest in military careers. The program is split into a 22-week residential phase and a 12-month post-residential mentoring phase. Students earn 8 high school credits after successful completion of the residential phase.

Just keep in mind that military academies require a high level of discipline and commitment. Make sure that it aligns with your career goals and personal values before pursuing this path. Wish you best of luck in your search!