Admiral Farragut Academy

Florida, USA

Admiral Farragut Academy, founded in 1933 in St. Petersburg, Florida, offers students from around the world a top-tier education in a unique waterfront location. The school excels in prestigious STEM programs and, as one of the few, allows students to earn a pilot’s license, SCUBA certification, or hands-on experience in marine science and engineering while still in high school. With direct access to the water, students learn to sail and take part in unique research projects. Among its famous alumni are astronauts Alan Shepard and Charlie Duke – two of only twelve people who have ever walked on the Moon – as well as many others who have achieved success in business, sports, and the arts. Admiral Farragut Academy combines elite academic preparation with adventure and life experiences students will find nowhere else.

Graduates go on to top universities around the world, with some choosing a career at military academies.

 
 
Grades: 8–12
Teacher-student ratio: 1 : 7
Year of foundation: 1933
Number of students: 290
Type of campus: suburban
Summer School: no
Lenght of stay: semester and more
https://farragut.org//

About campus

The campus of Admiral Farragut Academy is located in the beautiful waterfront setting of St. Petersburg, Florida, just minutes from some of the best beaches in the USA. Students have access to a library, sports fields, a gym, a swimming pool, tennis courts, as well as facilities for arts and theater. A unique feature of the campus is its direct access to the water, which allows for regular sailing lessons, SCUBA diving instruction, and hands-on projects in marine science. With its proximity to an international airport and the safe environment of St. Petersburg, the campus is an ideal place for study and student life.

Interesting facts

Strongest academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Aviation
  • SCUBA

Strongest art programs

  • Visual Arts
  • Performing Arts

Strongest athletic programs

  • Track and Field
  • Boys Basketball
  • Swimming