Discover The Power of Rise. Graduating classes of Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA) have a 100% college acceptance rate and average over $6.6 million in college scholarship offers. R-MA students have opportunities to become leaders through Air Force JROTC, take academically challenging classes, participate in a flight program, play sports at every grade level, and excel in an arts program featuring band, chorus, drama, and art. Students benefit from personalized college counseling and mentors who support and encourage them.
Randolph-Macon Academy is remarkable in all kinds of ways, the most apparent, perhaps, being that it is the only school in North America to house its own aviation program. That, understandably, is a draw for many students, especially those intending to participate within the school’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. That said, military academies, or military-inflected programs, aren’t only for those arriving with such specific career aspirations. The academics at Randolph-Macon are demonstrably strong, though so are the values that provide the lens through which the core curriculum is taught. The academic environment is organized around a clear sense of purpose and excellence in all areas of life, and that itself, for many students, can be transformational, providing a clear foundation within a community of like-minded peers and mentors. The ideal student is one looking for a purposeful environment, one with a clear set of expectations and outcomes.
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R-MA's drama instructor is one of the best in the area, and has connections to the professional theater world. In addition, students who want to perform on a more informal level can participate in the coffee house events or poetry slam held each year.
Sonner-Payne Hall is the main office building, as well as the boys dorm for grades 9-12. It also includes an area for relaxation--playing ping pong, watching TV, or just hanging out--as well as the school bookstore and uniform store.
The Randolph-Macon Academy campus spans 135 acres in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Mast Hall is the academic building at the Middle School Campus, which encompasses grades 6-8.
Classes range in size but average 12 to 15 students per class.
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Focus | Religious-based |
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Military | Christian (Methodist) |
If you want to learn more about faith-based education, check out our comprehensive guide.
If you want to learn more about Christian education, check out our comprehensive guide.
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Randolph-Macon Academy offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Subject Ttype | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Ttype | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Program | offered |
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 12, Randolph-Macon Academy students perform an average of >2 hours of homework per night.
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Randolph-Macon Academy | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins | 160 mins | 160 mins |
Site Average | 40 mins | 52 mins | 56 mins | 69 mins | 80 mins | 96 mins | 109 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Sports Offered | Competitive | Recreational |
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Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Rowing | ||
Rugby | ||
Running | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming | ||
Tennis | ||
Track & Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | ||
Weightlifting |
Clubs Offered |
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Foreign Language Club |
Math Club |
Photography |
Poetry/Literature club |
Student Council |
Yearbook |
Art Club |
Band |
Choir |
Community Service |
Debate Club |
Drama Club |
Environmental Club |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | US $14,350 | US $16,710 | |||||
Boarding (Domestic) | US $30,295 | US $32,485 | |||||
Boarding (International) | US $37,205 | US $40,525 |
This information is not currently available.
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrollment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Boarding | 312 |
Total enrollment | 312 |
Average enrollment per grade | 45 |
Average class size | 12 to 17 |
Gender (grades) | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 (Coed) |
Boarding offered | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
% in boarding (total enrollment) | 100% |
% in boarding (grade-eligible) | 81% |
Percentage of students are international students | 26% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 12 |
Five-day boarding programs offfered | Yes |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Boarding Enrollment | 4 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 57 | 60 | 62 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 6 - 12 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay | ||
Application Fee |
Boarding students: Rolling
An application is reviewed when all of the following information is received:
Once all application requirements have been met, the Admission Committee will review the material to determine the applicant's qualifications for acceptance and the family will be promptly notified of the decision.
International students may visit the International How to Apply page for more information.
Randolph-Macon Academy offers equal opportunity for admissions, regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national or ethnic origin.
Disqualifying Factors: Review the complete Academy Admission Policy before inquiring.
Students with past criminal involvement need not apply. Candidates who are currently dismissed from another school, have juvenile charges pending, or are currently on court probation will not be considered for admission.
R-MA is a college preparatory school. Candidates who do not plan to attend a school of higher education or who cannot function within an environment of high standards and an Honor Code are discouraged from applying.
Students under a physician's care for a severe medical condition(s) may not be eligible for admission. Such admissions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the appropriate physicians and the R-MA medical staff. The primary consideration is the health and safety of the child. The Academy is not obligated to accept any student that could potentially present a liability for the school.
Student Entry Points
Student Type | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 5 - 10 (97%) | 4 - 8 (97%) | 6 - 12 (97%) | 5 - 10 (94%) | 5 - 10 (92%) | 5 - 10 (92%) | 2 - 4 (78%) |
Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 10 - 15 (94%) | 8 - 10 (94%) | 10 - 15 (94%) | 25 - 30 (94%) | 25 - 30 (91%) | 25 - 30 (84%) | 4 - 6 (82%) |
Services | Offered |
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Career planning | |
Internships | |
Mentorship Program | |
University counseling |
Key Numbers | |
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Average graduating class size | 70 |
*Canadian "Big 6" placements | 0 |
**Ivy+ placements | 3 |
*Number of students in the past year who attended one of McGill, U of T, UBC, Queen's University, University of Alberta, or Dalhousie University.
**Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK)
What Randolph-Macon Academy says:
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Harlan Crow | 1968 | Harlan Crow is a successful real estate developer in the Dallas, Texas area. |
Timothy Maypray | 2006 | Tim Maypray played in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes and the Ottawa Redblacks. He is now a running back coach with Virginia Military Institute. |
Walter Boomer | 1956 | Assistant Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. Led the Marines in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm during the Gulf War. Former Chairman and CEO of Rogers Corporation. |
Alumni Highlights
Below, find stories and testimonials about Randolph-Macon Academy.
The opportunities for mentorship, with the family being so far away, has been a blessing. Student mentors, via the Big Brother/Big Sister program, teacher mentors, and dorm mentors.Fellowship of Christian Student
Athletes, Rotary Interact, and Chapel are just a few of the examples that have positively influenced our son so far in assisting him in becoming a
better citizen.
R-MA is a school where character development and leadership are a key part of the mission and that has made a huge difference for our daughter. It doesn't matter if you are military bound or just college bound, R-MA offers a supportive environment with enthusiastic teachers and residential advisors that truly make a difference in their student's lives and encourage them to reach their best potential in classes and in life skills.
...We were new to the private school system and reluctant about boarding school, but our son
has thrived and grown at R-MA. He asked to attend R-MA after finding that the local public
high school was not meeting his needs. He has excelled academically in the structured and
supportive R-MA environment. He has also developed leadership, organizational, and social
skills that will serve him well throughout his life.
Randolph-Macon Academy is not simply a military school or a boarding school. We are something truly unique: a place where young people come to learn and grow, a place where character still matters, a launching pad for the greatness of the individual student. When I meet alumni/ae and friends of the Academy, the stories they tell me make me pause and reflect on the amazing depth and breadth of R-MA's positive impact across decades and generations, across cultures and nationalities. The staff and faculty at Randolph-Macon Academy drive young people to find out what their best performance looks like, and then motivate them to raise the bar higher still.
I invite you to explore Randolph-Macon Academy online, or better yet, come visit us, to see if this might be the right school for you and your family. We hope to meet you here in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
October 4, 2018
Randolph-Macon Academy Commended Students in 2019 NMSQT
Two Randolph-Macon Academy seniors earned the status of "Commended Students" for their performances on the 2017 PSAT/NMSQT. ...
September 24, 2018
Randolph-Macon Academy Teacher Wins Teacher of the Year Honors
Chris Peter, a teacher at Randolph-Macon Academy Middle School, has been named one of Washington Family Magazine's Teachers of the Year. ...
July 20, 2018
R-MA's New Innovation Wing & Pre-Professional Pathways
When it comes to integrating technology into the classroom, changes are happening quickly at Randolph-Macon Academy. ...
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