FORGING VIRTUOUS
YOUNG MEN

For over a century, Army and Navy Academy has been a leading military school for boys in grades 7 through 12. While boys can and do excel academically in many types of educational institutions, the Academy is a unique environment that cultivates virtue in young men while propelling them toward excellence in academics, athletics, and leadership.

FORGING VIRTUOUS YOUNG MEN

For over a century, Army and Navy Academy has been dedicated solely to the education and development of young men. While boys can and do excel academically in many types of educational institutions, the Academy is a unique environment that cultivates virtue in young men while propelling them toward excellence in academics, athletics, and leadership.

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A MILITARY SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Army and Navy Academy offers exceptional teachers, rigorous athletics, and a nationally recognized leadership program. At a time when many boys are struggling in the classroom, the Academy employs evidence-based single-gender education techniques proven to help boys thrive when learning. Graduates of the Academy follow life paths informed by intellectual curiosity, earned confidence, and high standards of character. The Academy isn’t just a military school for boys: it’s a transformative step for any young man seeking greatness.

Middle school commandant speaks to Cadets at our military school for boys.

EDUCATING YOUNG MEN

Boys in middle school and high school have educational needs that are not being met in most public and private school settings. The current generation of boys is falling behind in school, resulting in a crisis in higher education. We use relational teaching and highly structured classes to educate boys how they learn best.

INSTILLING VIRTUE

We aim to shape our students into ethical, responsible, well-rounded members of society. Virtues-based education helps young men to develop resilience in the face of life’s many challenges. Character development programs are proven to accelerate academic success while laying the foundation for a meaningful, fulfilling life.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Army and Navy Academy regularly engages with our local community in the resort town of Carlsbad, California. We also frequently participate in school fairs and other events globally. Come visit with us at some of our upcoming events!

JAN
13-18

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ICEF Secondary Education

MAY
12-15

Vancouver, Canada

ICEF Vancouver

FEB
24-28

Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea

ICEF Japan-Korea

MAY
30-31

San Diego, California

ICEF USA

MAY
3-4

San Francisco, California

Town School for Boys

OUR FUNDAMENTALS

Army and Navy Academy is a military school for boys that is centered on a unique and singular mission: to forge virtue in young men for life. We feel that cultivating academic excellence and training exceptional scholar-athletes is the bare minimum of what a military boarding school should do. Our focus on virtue and character development makes us a unique opportunity for any young man looking to thrive in an increasingly challenging world.

We prioritize virtue in all that we do, a fact that is reflected in the environment of dignity and respect that pervades our campus. Our core values of Honor, Integrity, Gratitude, Compassion, Respect, and Responsibility don’t just guide our cadets: they are guidelines that help us all strive to uplift, serve, and inspire others. We teach our boys to live these values every day and in every interaction.

We are a certified kindness company, and our programming utilizes the strategies and outcomes of the Anti-Defamation League No Place for Hate program. Our commitment to cadet safety extends beyond physical security; it encompasses the emotional and social well-being of every member of our global campus. We live and are educated by a governing Honor Code: Cadets respect each other, they do not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those that do.

We invite you to join us in doing our part to shape a world where human excellence is defined not only by achievement, but by character, where every individual is valued and empowered to contribute to a brighter tomorrow. Welcome to Army and Navy Academy, where greatness begins with virtue.

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

SOCIAL MEDIA

CIF Playoffs Are Here! 🏀

The Warriors finished the regular season 15-10, closing out strong with 6 wins in their last 7 games! Now, they’re playoff-bound and will be hosting CIF matchups this Tuesday, Feb 18 and Thursday, Feb 20 at 7 PM.

Come out and support your Warriors as they fight for a championship! Let’s fill the stands and bring the energy! 

Links in Bio to purchase tickets and watch the live stream on Hudl

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Playoff Time! 🏀
The Warriors finished strong with a 15-10 record, winning 6 of their last 7 games! Now, it’s time for CIF playoffs—and we’re hosting! Be here this Tuesday, Feb 18 and Thursday, Feb 20 at 7 PM to bring the energy and cheer on our team! Let’s pack the house and make some noise! 

Links in Bio to purchase tickets and watch the live stream.

#WarriorProudWarriorStrong #MilitaryAcademy #BoardingSchoolLife #JuniorBoardingSchool #PrivateSchool #CIFPlayoffs #GoWarriors
Journalist and former ANA parent K. John Lee recently shared an insightful opinion piece in The Oklahoman: "Today's young men are doing worse than their fathers. How can we fix that?"

In the article, Lee reflects on his son Peter’s educational journey and the need for learning environments that truly support boys:

"Peter had been struggling in a traditional school setting that emphasized conformity and rote learning. He needed structure, discipline, and a sense of purpose—qualities he instinctively sought and ultimately found at an all-boys military school."

At ANA, we recognize that boys learn differently. That’s why we’re collaborating with Dr. Michael Gurian, a leading expert in male brain development, on a white paper exploring how to better support young men in education. Stay tuned—we’ll share it soon!

🔗 Link in Bio

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Ready to Run with the Warriors? 

Join Team Army and Navy Academy at the Carlsbad 5000 on April 6, 2025! Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just want to soak in the oceanfront views, this legendary race is all about community, energy, and fun. Led by team captain, Commandant Miraco, our team is ready to take on the "World’s Fastest 5K"—and we want YOU on board! Cadets, parents, alumni, and friends are all invited to lace up and represent the Warriors.

Runners: Sign up today with Colonel Miraco and look for more information in the Weekly Warrior newsletter! 

Volunteers: We’d love your support! Even if you're not a runner, you can be involved.  We need 30 volunteers to help make the day a success!

Let’s show the Carlsbad 5000 what it means to be Warrior Strong! 💙💛

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Attention Cadets & Parents! Warrior Family Weekend is packed with must-attend events! 
✔️Military Review & Academic Awards 
✔️Gala & Auction 
✔️Teacher and TAC conferences 
✔️Alumni Softball Game … and so much more! 

We can't wait to see you back on campus! 

#WeekendVibes #WarriorProud #CadetLife #WarriorProudWarriorStrong #MilitaryAcademy #BoardingSchoolLife #JuniorBoardingSchool #PrivateSchool
🏆👏 Big congratulations to Anshul Bhide ’28 for dominating the speech and debate tournament this past weekend! Competing in Humorous Interpretation, Anshul memorized a full script and brought 5-6 different characters to life—all on his own. 🎭

Not only did he take 1st place overall, but he also earned 1st place in every round from every judge—a rare and incredible achievement! 🎉

Way to go, Anshul! Keep making the Warrior community proud. 💙💛

#warriorproudwarriorstrong #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife #juniorboardingschool #privateschool
Thank you, Lei, for coordinating our wonderful Lunar New Year celebration. It was a fantastic event that honored the families and cultures celebrating this New Year.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make it happen: our Culinary Team for the delicious Lunar New Year dinner, Maria in transportation for assisting Lei all day, Amber for coordinating every part of the celebration, IT for the technical setup, Maintenance for decorating and preparing Davis Hall, and our excellent Cadet Life team supporting the event. We appreciate the help of our incredible World Languages Department and Faculty members running each station. We also thank ANAPA for their continued support.

It was truly special to see our families from China share their traditions with the Cadets and for all the Cadets to celebrate this global tradition together as a brotherhood. Thank you all for your support!
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