NYMA was founded in 1889 by Charles Jefferson Wright, a Civil War veteran and former schoolteacher from New Hampshire. Wright believed that a military structure provided the best environment for academic achievement. Although NYMA proudly adheres to this tradition of a structured learning environment, we are foremost an academically focused college preparatory boarding school with top-level athletic teams and an exceptional leadership program that challenges our cadets to be good citizens. NYMA provides one of the best whole person educational programs as we continuously strive to "Make Good Kids Better."

          Our teachers are committed to enabling our cadets to attain their full academic potential as we prepare them to attend the college of their choice. At NYMA, we offer Honors, AP and college level classes on campus, as well as online college level courses through the State University of New York. NYMA has been graduating leaders in business, government and the arts for nearly 120 years. Our graduates speak volumes about the quality of our educational process.

          At NYMA we use the military model as the foundation for our character and leadership development program. Our Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) unit continues to be recommended as an "Honor Unit with Distinction." This is the highest possible classification that can be awarded to a JROTC unit and very few receive it. The "Honor Unit with Distinction" designation entitles NYMA to nominate our cadets to the U.S. Service Academies (West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy). This privilege is normally reserved for the President, Vice-President and members of Congress. Achieving this level of distinction is a testimonial to the teamwork, motivation, discipline and school pride of our cadets, faculty and staff.

          I invite you to peruse our website, consider our programs, and learn more about NYMA. We have many success stories, and we want you to consider experiencing one, too. Thank you for visiting New York Military Academy.