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!

FEB
23-25

Alexandria, VA

AMSCUS

MAY
3-4

San Francisco, CA

Town School for Boys

FEB
24-28

Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea

ICEF Japan-Korea

MAY
12-15

Vancouver, Canada

ICEF Vancouver

April /

May
29-3

Carlsbad, California

WBSA

MAY
30-31

San Diego, California

ICEF USA

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

98 schools. 
4.2 million in scholarships.
With just 58 Cadets in the Class of 2025, this milestone says it all.

From West Point and the Naval Academy to USC, NYU, Penn State, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and beyond, our Cadets are forging their futures with confidence and purpose. Congratulations to every Warrior who earned these opportunities!

Link in Bio for the full press release.

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Join us online as we honor our Cadets and their achievements during Commencement Week. Several key events on May 22 and 23 will be livestreamed so families near and far can take part in these special moments:

Thursday, May 22
– Middle School Promotion & Awards | 10:00–11:30 AM
– Mother & Son Tea | 1:00–2:15 PM | * Senior Cadets and Their Moms
– Senior Banquet & Baccalaureate | 5:00–7:00 PM | * Senior Cadets, Their Families & Guests

Friday, May 23
– Commencement Ceremony | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

📺 Watch live on our YouTube channel at: http://youtube.com/armyandnavyacademy
📸 A professional photographer will be on-site at every event Thursday and Friday - photos to follow!

#warriorproudwarriorstrong #militaryacademy #privateschool #boardingschoollife #juniorboardingschool #Classof2025
A new blog by Sean Kullman, co-author with Michael Gurian of Boys, A Rescue Plan (2025) highlights concerning trends: boys are over-medicated and under-engaged in schools not built for how they learn. Kullman states, "instead of understanding differences, healthy, energetic boys are being recommended for ADD/ADHD medication far more than girls because - as we argue - the pedagogical approaches necessary are not happening."

Research shows:
🔹Boys receive ADHD diagnoses and medication at significantly higher rates than girls
🔹Medication often improves behavior, but not long-term academic achievement
🔹Environmental and socioeconomic factors may play a larger role than biology

At Army and Navy Academy, we are proud to be a Gurian Institute Center for Excellence, intentionally structuring our all-boys academic and leadership programs around how boys develop neurologically and socially. Our model replaces prescriptions with purpose, and distractions with direction.

Link in Bio to the full blog post. 

#boyseducation #gurianinstitute #adhd #leadershipeducation #boardinglife #neuroscienceinschools #militaryschool #ArmyAndNavyAcademy
We’re proud to share the incredible work completed by the CSU San Marcos Senior Experience Team as part of their Spring 2025 capstone project with Army and Navy Academy. 🎓

This team of five graduating business students partnered with us to assess ANA’s economic and community impact and their findings are a powerful testament to our Academy’s regional influence:

🔹 $85.8 million in total economic impact
🔹 $16.9 million in payroll, operational spending and planned capital investments 
🔹 $714K in visitor spending generated by campus events throughout the year
🔹 Over 1,289 guests brought to Carlsbad through summer programming

These numbers reflect more than just dollars, they represent the relationships, partnerships, and local pride that make our Warrior community so strong. 

Thank you, Miyu, Diana, Marco, Julianna, and Shaylee for your outstanding work and for helping us tell the story of ANA’s lasting impact.

#warriorproudwarriorstrong #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife #communityimpact #CSUSM #SeniorExperience #privateschool
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of school spirit, connection, and celebration during Warrior Weekend in Vegas, August 22–24! 

Whether you’re an alum, current family, or future Warrior, this is your chance to come together, share stories, meet new people and show your Warrior pride in one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Mark your calendars now.  Details and RSVP info coming soon!

#warriorproudwarriorstrong #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife #juniorboardingschool #privateschool #ANAalumni
Warrior Robotics proudly represented Army and Navy Academy at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas this week.

Cadets Cohen Lu, Tyler Hansen, Arav Gupta, Nicolas Chestnut, and Ziteng Chen competed in the JROTC National Science Division, advancing to the semifinals, ranking 25th out of 70+ teams, and securing a dramatic quarterfinal victory.

The competition, hosted by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, brought together students from 30+ countries and was supported by leading STEM sponsors including NASA, Google, Amazon, Tesla, Eaton, and MathWorks. This experience was the result of months of preparation in design, coding, problem-solving, and teamwork and a powerful example of how Cadets develop real-world skills in leadership, innovation, and technology.

Congratulations to Warrior Robotics for representing the Warrior spirit on a global stage.

#LeadershipInAction #STEMeducation #VEXWorlds2025 #WarriorProudWarriorStrong #MilitaryAcademy #RoboticsEducation #warriorproudwarriorstrong #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife
Welcome Leaders in Boarding School Education!  Recently, we had the honor of hosting the Western Boarding Schools Association (WBSA) Spring Conference at Army and Navy Academy!

Over 40 admission professionals from top private boarding schools across the western U.S. and Canada joined us to explore trends in enrollment and got a taste of Academy life along the way. Special shoutout to SSgt Paul Nixon for leading a crash course in military drill that had our guests marching in sync like seasoned Cadets!

We’re proud to serve on the WBSA Steering Committee and even prouder to showcase what makes our Academy so unique.

#warriorproudwarriorstrong #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife #juniorboardingschool #privateschool #boardinglife #ANAhosted #WBSA2025