Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

About this school...

Enrollment and Demographics

Type of School:
Citywide Admission High School
2011-12 Enrollment:
236

Grades served:

9-12

Admission requirements:

Marks of A, B, or C; no more than 10 absences; no more than 5 latenesses; must attend mandatory summer training; must agree to abide by the JROTC Cadet Creed, wear the Army JROTC and PMA uniform in the prescribed fashion, and comply with standards on personal appearance; successful completion of interview, which is by invitation only
ELLs:
3%
Special education:
6%
Receiving free or reduced-priced lunch: 89%
Waiting list? # of students:
Yes, 20

Student racial demographics:

African American – 58%; Latino – 36%; Asian/Pacific Islander – 1%; White – 3%; Other – 1%

More school data

Mission Statement:

The Philadelphia Military Academy is committed to promoting academic excellence through sound educational principles and practices conjoined with leadership and character-building. Every student will be provided the tools to be successful college graduates and well-rounded citizens.

Points of pride:

State-of-the art fitness center; 90% college acceptance rate for seniors; high percentage of graduates successful in college; strong robotics and chess

AP courses:
English Literature & Composition, Government and Politics

Foreign languages:
Spanish

Arts activities and classes:

Instrumental music classes; theater instruction; choir; drum line; drill team

Activities & special programs:

Martial arts; Military Academies Preparation Mathematics & Science Club; archery; chess; Scrabble; armed platoon drill; unarmed platoon drill; armed exhibition squad (trick drill); Raider Team; Red Cross/CPR training; weightlifting; Temple University Upward Bound

Boys' sports:

Basketball, Cross Country, Track & Field, Volleyball, Biathlon*, Raider Competition*

Girls' sports:

Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track & Field, Biathlon*, Raider Competition*

SEPTA routes:
C, 2, 23, 39, Broad Street subway

Comments (38)

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 22:10.

I wann apply to this school lol

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/11/2010 - 14:44.

WERE ARE YOU LOCATED AT AND WHAT GRADE ARE YOU IN

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/01/2013 - 22:15.

no, you do not want to apply to that school

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/19/2010 - 14:11.

I am an JROTC instructor, certified thru Cadet Command and have over 8 years experience in the program.
I am interested in relocating and would like the opportunity to be consider for employment at your Academy.
Thank you,
boressfctab@yahoo.com

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/20/2011 - 01:13.

I wanna go here so much!!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 10:20.

I ganna go here for 9th...

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 14:21.

me toooo.

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 13:28.

please someone tell me i got a letter and is it a military

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 14:14.

We are located in North Philadelphia right next to Temple University campus. The address and contact information is above. It is a high school, grades 9-12. If you are interested, you can call the school for more information or to speak to our principal or vice principal.
If you have any other questions you can e-mail me at ariel_s26@yahoo.com.
I am a current senior at Elverson Military Academy and will be happy to assist anyone.

**for e-mails, please put "questions about PMA" in the subject bar**

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 21:18.

I have some questions but no available email, any other way I can contact you other than this?

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 22:34.

i went there for ninth and tenth grade i was the best driller, stepper, and flag detail commander the world has ever seen butt i hadto move and i enjoyed winning first place overall two yrs in a row with them

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 16:40.

i wanna got to this school but the information i need is not here/on this site

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 16:40.

i wanna got to this school but the information i need is not here/on this site

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 06:18.

My son used to go to this academy Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson till 12 grade. now I and my husband also thinking to admit our younger son in this academy to learn JROTC programs. Thanks for giving updated news for this year about Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson.
http://www.canadamilitaryschools.com/

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 06:19.

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 11:54.

i wan to apply to this SCHOOL HOW CAN I COME ABOUT IT ,I AM A BASKETBALL PLAYER GRAD 11,I NEED YOUR HELP.

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 11:55.

I AM BASKETBALL PLAYER I NEED YOUR HELP TO APPLY , EMAIL NENGE4LIFE@YAHOO.COM

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 05:15.

Feeling great after seeing that Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is providing new and exciting education and fun based programs for their students. Thanks a lot for giving information regarding activity programs, language programs, AP courses, girls programs and boys programs are to be offer by Philadelphia Military Academy. not all military academies for teens provide such wonderful programs for their students like Philadelphia Military Academy.
http://www.military-colleges.us/

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 20:55.

im scared to go to that school v.v but sadly i have too. i dont like it when people scream at me so if they do they going to get ready for me cause ima start snapping

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/12/2012 - 03:40.

your a incomming 9th grader : ) me too you should email me we can get to know each other before training starts , email : omgihtsbebaa97@gmail.com

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/12/2012 - 03:38.

Im Going Here Im A Upcomming Fresh Men <3 icant Wait ^.^ im the only one in my school to get accepted hahah

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 14:39.

whats your name?? - Only if you go to pma @ elverson

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 16:29.

They didn't accept me :(

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 17:05.

how do i try out for cheerleading for washington when i go to a different school?

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 16:13.

which rotc branch is it? army,navy,airforce...

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 09:36.

ii cant wait tell i get accepted this year

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 12:28.

i won't to go here because i won't to help my country

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 11:46.

i want to go their so bad for 9 grade no lie i promise i will do best and i promise to serve my country

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 21:15.

i am applying for elverson im so excited !!

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 07:45.

Thanks for the sharing I know this is kind a off topic however , I’d figured I’d ask. Would you be interested in exchanging links or maybe guest writing a blog post or vice-versa? My site goes over a lot of the same subjects as yours and I believe we could greatly benefit from each other. If you might be interested feel free to shoot me an email. I look forward to hearing from you! Superb blog by the way!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 23:15.

I go to this school if anyone wants to get me an recruitment ribbon ;)

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 23:40.

Elverson is providing new and exciting education and fun based programs for students. I would like to attend this school, next school year. I'll be in the 10th grade. And I have thoughts of attending the army. But, my former school won't accept any questions. Or give any basic information. I think I can benefit from this Academy!

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 13:26.

yes ppl i got accepted i was happy but the ppl were really mean but oh well i like it see u guys in summer trainin

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 02:48.

your Military Academy blog is so great and really valuable information and i really appreciate it so thanks for sharing this post.

http://www.euroice.net/

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 00:11.

I go to Philadelphia Military Academy at Leeds. Since the two Academys are merging I'll be at Elverson. I'm looking forward to the change. Can't wait to make my mark here and graduate.

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 21:27.

I got accepted to Leeds but elverson looks better, they're merging and taking the elverson building?

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 13:34.

Philadelphia Military Academy is the best and i am also the best track driller. Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson till 12 grade.
such wonderful programs. such students like join Philadelphia Military Academyto prove your self as a hard track drills .Thanks a lot for giving information regarding activity programs,

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 21:06.

So I currently attend mastery charter Pickett campus and I want to transfer schools my grades are excellent and I have no prior disciplinary issue not even in middle school (which i completed in the state of florida)can I even apply or are my hopes just lost for going to this school

Post new comment

Comment:*

Input format

Filtered HTML

Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically.
Allowed HTML tags: <h1> <h2> <h3> <p> <br> <br /> <a> <em> <strong> <cite> <code> <ul> <ol> <li> <dl> <dt> <dd> <span>
Lines and paragraphs break automatically.

Full HTML

Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically.
Lines and paragraphs break automatically.

More information about formatting options

By using this service you agree not to post material that is obscene, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right to delete or remove any material deemed to be in violation of this rule, and to ban anyone who violates this rule. Please see our "Terms of Usage" for more detail concerning your obligations as a user of this service. Reader comments are limited to 500 words. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.