Admiral Farragut Academy United States Flag

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Overview

AFA is an Honor Naval Academy that accepts talented students who wish to excel academically, civically and athletically. AFA offers leadership and character development through a military model, while emphasizing college preparation through academics and extra-curricular activities. AFA's record of placement in competitive universities and service academies is outstanding. Recent improvements to the campus total approximately $8 million. AFA offers international social development, 17 interscholastic sports, SAT prep, unique extra-curricular activities and plenty of Florida sunshine.
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Official information of Admiral Farragut Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool
B- Boarding
C Matriculation
C Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
C Community
B Reviews
C Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 8-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $59,900
# of Students: 481
Teacher:Student: 1:15
International Student: 21%
AP Courses: 2
Endowment: $10,395/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 77%
SAT: 1650/2400
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Harvard College 1
#8 Duke University 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#27 Tufts University 1
#30 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#35 University of Florida 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#42 Boston University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#49 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#53 University of Miami 1
#56 Purdue University 1
#59 Penn State University Park 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#66 Clemson University 1
#66 Texas A&M University 1
#70 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#70 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#76 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1
#85 Michigan State University 1
#85 University of California: Riverside 1
#89 Loyola University Chicago 1
#89 Marquette University 1
#89 University of Delaware 1
#96 University of Denver 1
LAC #22 United States Naval Academy 1
LAC #30 United States Air Force Academy 1
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AP Courses

(Total 2)
Research
Seminar
Research
Seminar

Sports

(Total 13)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 2)
Band
Art
Band
Art

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 19)
Book
DECA
Drama
Drone and Robotics
Filmmakers
Financial Literacy
Fishing
Future Business Leaders of America
Guitar
Model U.N.
Book
DECA
Drama
Drone and Robotics
Filmmakers
Financial Literacy
Fishing
Future Business Leaders of America
Guitar
Model U.N.
Mu Alpha Theta
Poetry
Russian
Scrapbooking
Scuba
Soccer
Social Studies
Student Government
Teen Sci Cafe
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Contact Info

Official website
501 Park Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33710
727-384-5500 ext 220
admissions@farragut.org
Florida

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1933
Campus Size: 35 acres
Boarding Rate: 45%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 1970
SSAT: 1116

Brief Reviews

(Total 7)
4.3/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 2)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.3 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.3 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.8 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Admiral Farragut Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Admiral Farragut Academy.
Admiral Farragut Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Jacksonville, Florida, US. It was founded 1933 , and currently has about 481 students, 21.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.farragut.org.
02.
Does Admiral Farragut Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Admiral Farragut Academy is offering 2 AP courses.

Admiral Farragut Academy also have 77% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Admiral Farragut Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 1% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0.67% go to top 25, and about 0.33% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Admiral Farragut Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Admiral Farragut Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Admiral Farragut Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Admiral Farragut Academy in 2024 is $59,900 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@farragut.org .
06.
Where is Admiral Farragut Academy located?
Admiral Farragut Academy is located in the State of Florida of USA. The closest major city is Jacksonville, which is about 188 miles away from school. Most families can choose Jacksonville International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Admiral Farragut Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Admiral Farragut Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 325 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Admiral Farragut Academy has been favorited by 51 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Admiral Farragut Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Admiral Farragut Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Admiral Farragut Academy’s official site: http://www.farragut.org or call them at 727-384-5500 ext 220.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Admiral Farragut Academy?
Yes, here are few: IMG Academy,

The closest major city is Jacksonville. You can find out more schools near Jacksonville here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Admiral Farragut Academy?
The overall rating for Admiral Farragut Academy is B-.

The section ratings of Admiral Farragut Academy are:
C for Matriculation
C for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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