Our prestigious academies for grades 6-12 build on a century of proven methods and philosophies, with continuing innovation to best serve today’s students. We are the only college preparatory boarding and day school offering two leader development models.
| Military Academy | Prefect Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Preparatory Academic Program | Same for both | Same for both |
| Athletics Program | Same for both | Same for both |
| Spiritual & Character Development Program | Same for both | Same for both |
| Leadership Curriculum & Structure | Army JROTC | Leader Development Program |
| Music and Extracurriculars | Same for both | Same for both |
| Uniforms | Military-style uniforms | Traditional college-prep uniforms |
| Resident Life | Housed separately by gender and academy | Housed separately by gender and academy |
| Grades | 6-12 | 6-12 |
Military Academy cadets and Prefect Academy preps use the same campus areas, share many of the same classes, and participate together in athletics and extracurricular activities. Witnessing different approaches to learning inspires all students to think and act with greater empathy and understanding.
St. John’s Northwestern shapes young men and women through our emphasis on the four pillars of academics, athletics and wellness, leader development, and spiritual and character growth. These pillars are the foundation of every class, every extracurricular, and everyday life.
Military Academy cadets wear the specified military-style uniform, while Prefect Academy preps wear a traditional college-preparatory uniform. The Military Academy is structured around the Army JROTC program. The Prefect Academy is structured around the British Prefectoral System dating back to the 14th century. This system stresses leader development through student self-governance. Residence halls are separated by gender as well as academy.
Admissions requirements are the same for both academies, as are our expectations that students will continually improve their personal best. Our comprehensive leader development curriculum and culture of meritocracy are built into both academies. It’s also part of every aspect of life at St. John’s Northwestern. Our Military Academy cadets and Prefect Academy preps alike grow in their abilities to learn, lead and excel.