Fork Union Military Academy
Overview

Fork Union Military Academy is one of the nation's leading college preparatory military schools for boys in grades 7 to 12 and postgraduate. Nationally-known for its emphasis on Christian values top quality academics and superior athletic programs the school remains true to its motto of Body Mind and Spirit. "Success stories begin here."
Academics
Summary: Fork Union Military Academy follows a unique curriculum plan in our Upper School (grades 9-12 and postgraduate). It is called the One Subject Plan. Instead of juggling 4 to 6 classes every day, or following a "block schedule," our students take one subject at a time. The year is divided into five grading periods of about 7 weeks each. Each grading period, the student takes one class. He is with that one teacher all day, every day, for about 7 weeks.
Department Director Mike Goad
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15/1:
Average Class Size: 16
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 48
Number of AP Courses Offered: 5
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 60%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Honors
History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Sociology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Health
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Sports Medicine
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- Leadership
- Rifle Team
Distinctive or New Programs
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Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 1
Average Students Per Dorm: 360
Number of Girls Dorms: 0
Number of Boys Dorms: 1
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
FUMA teaches leadership development and college readiness skills through implementation of our Military program. The new Upper School dormitory opened in 2012, and offers comfortable billeting in a safe, modern, and technologically advanced home away from home. Our dorms have adult house parents who live in staff apartments on the hallways with students, and there is 24 hours supervision of the dorm environment.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Racquetball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- FCA
- Honor Council
- International Club
- National Honor Society
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Scouting
- Student Activities
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Woodworking Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Bruce Patterson
Athletics Department Director: Micky Sullivan
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Drill Team
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rifle Team
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Notable Alumni
Thomas H. Davis
Class of 1934
Founder and former Chairman of Piedmont Aviation Inc. (now known as USAirways
Jerome Johnson Richardson
Class of 1978
former President of Carolina Panthers Stadium (Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte NC).
Edward H. Jennings
Class of 1954
President of Ohio State University 1981-1990 Interim President 2002
General John T. Chain Jr
Class of 1952
Served two one-year tours in combat during Vietnam War. Served as Commander in Chief Strategic Air Command
Robert S. Bloxom
Class of 1955
Elected in 1978 to the Virginia House of Delegates current Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Kevin A. Plank
Class of 1991
Founder & CEO of Under Armour Apparel.
Quotes From Alumni
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 14%
Average Merit Scholarship: 5,000
Current Endowment Amount: $18,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: All Boys
Total Boarding: 320
Total Day: 40
Total Enrollment: 360
Boys: 360
Girls: 0
Boarding Grades Offered: 7-12
Day Grades Offered: 7-12
School Type: Military, Middle, High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $33,940
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $20,350
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 60%
Average Awarded: $9,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 14%
Average Merit Scholarship: $5,000
Current Endowment Amount: $18,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Tripp Billingsley
Admissions Phone: 434 842 4205
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.forkunion.com
Nearby Schools
- St. Anne’s-Belfield School - 24mi / 38 km
- Miller School Of Albemarle - 29mi / 47 km
- Woodberry Forest School - 37mi / 60 km
- Blue Ridge School - 38mi / 62 km
- Fishburne Military School - 40mi / 65 km
- Stuart Hall School - 52mi / 83 km





