Our expectation is that 100% of our graduating class will attend college. Academy graduates receive acceptances to competitive universities throughout the United States and the world. They attend universities such as Stanford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Yale, University of Texas Austin and many others.  Our graduates have become successful professionals -- doctors, lawyers, engineers, airline pilots…

The Academy develops disciplined, morally strong, college ready young men who are prepared for responsible leadership. We challenge each student to strive for excellence and his highest potential. The goals for personal excellence extend through academics, athletics, moral and other personal endeavors.

The 142-acre campus includes three primary academic buildings, a library, a 1000-seat auditorium, six dormitories, three gyms, a student activity center, and numerous athletic fields including a rappelling tower, self-confidence course and a medical facility staffed by two nurses.

Students reside two to a room in one of six dormitories supervised by a male adult and his assistant. They provide the discipline, daily routine, and care for approximately fifty 8th through 12th grade students. He is a surrogate-parent and role model, disciplinarian and mentor, communicator and motivator.  He is the adult who students look to for daily guidance, leadership and instruction.

During the week a student’s schedule is highly regimented but on weekends students may participate in on-campus or community activities others choose to visit town and watch a movie, dine in a restaurant or go shopping.  MMA provides transport for students to and from downtown Harlingen on applicable weekends.

There are 27 full-time teachers —16 men and 11 women. All teachers meet or exceed the State of Texas teacher requirements, and 12 teachers hold a masters or doctorial degree.

MMA’s standard diploma requires 24 academic credits for graduation and must include:



 English – 4.5 credits
 Mathematics – 3 credits
 Social Studies – 3 credits
 Foreign Language – 2 credits
 Computer Science – 1 credit
 Health – 0.5 credit
 Speech –  0.5 credit
 College Entrance Test preparation (SAT/ACT Prep) – 0.5 credit;
 and an additional credit of Mathematics or Science.

Dual-Enrollment and Advance Placement Classes allow students to earn college credits while enrolled in high school.

The Aerospace Program is a four-semester curriculum which leads the motivated student to a private pilot’s license.

The Marine Science Program is a seamanship class within a two-semester curriculum and includes hands-on sailing on weekends.

MMA’s College Placement Office is staffed by a full-time instructor who provides students with individualized guidance on educational planning, scholarship and financial aid, career counseling, and college application processing.  The college placement program provides for class and group counseling during the eighth, ninth and tenth grades and individualized scheduled counseling in the junior and senior year.  The program has been instrumental in the success of our student attaining their educational goals.

Academic Year:  The Academy’s nine-month academic year begins in mid-August and continues through late May. Applications are accepted at any time, but new students must register only at the beginning of a semester (August and January). Registration for Mid-Term is held in January. (Academic Year Application)

Summer Camp: A four-week program of physical fitness and outdoor adventure training for young men 13-17 years old. Applications for admission are accepted until camp is full (approximately 300 campers). The Summer Camp program begins late in June and ends late in July. (Summer Camp Application)

English as a Second Language: A four-week summer program of intense immersion in the English language for foreign students ages 13-17. It includes 40 hours/week of class instruction as well as outdoor adventure training and physical fitness activities. Applications for admission are accepted until the ESL class is full. The program begins late in June and ends late in July. (English as a Second Language Application)

Acceptance to the Academy is based on a number of factors — prior academic history and curriculum, health history and potential. Because of the nature of this challenging academic setting, the Admissions Committee looks for a young man who has the potential to adapt to our program.

For additional information or to receive an application visit our website at http://www.mma-tx.org

Note to all Students of Foreign Nationality: Allow at least 30 days from the date of acceptance for processing the Aliens Student Visa (Form I-20). A completed Fomr I-20 is required at registration.

Note: The Marine Military Academy is a private high school and students do not incur any military service obligation by attending the Marine Military Academy.