ACADEMICS

Army and Navy Academy uses an evidence-based single-gender approach to educating young men according to their unique needs. Based on the internationally recognized Gurian Method, our teaching model is highly structured and involves active classes and engaging lessons tailored to keep young men attentive and interested. By combining this approach with the University of California system’s exacting educational standards, we accelerate young men toward success at top colleges and beyond.

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A WELCOME FROM THE DEAN

Welcome to the Army and Navy Academy! Whether you are a parent, a student, an alumnus, a teacher, or someone in search of a great school, you will find an exceptional school community here—one built on a longstanding commitment to forging young men, a firm foundation of military core values, and a deep belief in the capacity of our young boys to excel.

At the Army and Navy Academy, we help cadets discover their unique talents and passions through a world-class education and a community that inspires and empowers them to be kind, honest, and compassionate human beings.

Adopting a growth mindset focusing on the whole cadet offers an outstanding educational experience where each child is supported and valued. Our exceptional faculty provides profound academic opportunities, offering an array of extracurriculars and athletics. Our counselors offer support programs focusing on advisory, wellness, and college counseling, fostering a nurturing environment emphasizing each cadet’s passion and pursuit of interest. All of this is accomplished by our ANA community, which values a safe space to learn and celebrate each cadet’s unique gifts.

While we are incredibly proud to be recognized as one of the best all boys military schools in the United States since 1910, our JROTC leadership program teaches boys to be their best selves and prepares them for success through their educational journey with the passion, commitment, and purpose to make the world a better place and become virtuous men.

We invite you to join our unique and inspiring warrior community!

Dr. Patrizia Zary
Dean of Academics

LOVE OF LEARNING

The Academy has a wide range of curricular opportunities crafted to excite a love of learning in young men, including innovative programs like Aviation, Aquaculture, Robotics, and Culinary Arts. During their core classes, students engage with a broad slate of AP and honors classes that encourage and reward academic excellence. Our small class sizes help teachers to focus on the unique needs of individual students. Our approach emphasizes boldness and independence in academic exploration. The outcome is graduates who are enthusiastic learners for life.

SINGLE-GENDER MODEL

Boys learn differently than girls. Army and Navy Academy’s single-gender model for education is the result of decades of research and practical application, and has consistently been proven to help young men find reach new heights of success in academics. By providing a learning environment tailored to the unique educational needs of young men, the Academy fosters learning and success in the classroom. Young men at the Academy are free from many of the distractions and pressures often found in coeducational institutions, allowing them to concentrate on on academic excellence.