Admiral Farragut Academy

Specialties

Starting in PreK, students benefit from a challenging and engaging academic curriculum, such as foreign languages (Mandarin Chinese and Spanish), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Marine Science at the campus’ waterfront, hands-​on field trips, and are all taught using a strong foundation of Character Education.

Once students reach 8^th grade they may also enroll in unique academic courses like Aviation (including Dual Enrollment with Embry-​Riddle Aeronautical University), all levels of Scuba Diving, Sailing, Engineering, and Naval Jr. ROTC.

Farragut also has a strong 5 or 7-​day boarding program for students starting in the 8^th grade. Because Farragut is a Florida boarding and day school, the school attracts students from an average of 32 countries and 17 U.S. states. The national and international community makes attending Farragut a global experience.

With a 100% college acceptance rate, graduates from Farragut succeed in college as organized, accountable, self-​disciplined, and respectful critical thinkers who understand that dreams and hard work go hand in hand.

History

Established in 1933.

Founded in 1933 on the banks of the Toms River in Pine Beach, New Jersey, Admiral Farragut Academy was a college preparatory, military-​style school named after Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, the first U.S. Naval officer to rise to that rank. During Farragut’s first 12 years, the school became so popular that a second campus was purchased in 1945 on the shores of Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is the only campus open today.

The school has changed and grown a lot by adding day students, PreK-​5^th grade, and girls. Today, the southern campus continues many of the naval high school traditions, but most importantly focuses on the character development to create well-​rounded, resilient young men and women who are emotionally mature when they matriculate to college.

Meet the Manager

Robert F.

Manager

CAPT Robert J. Fine Jr. has been with Admiral Farragut Academy since 1989 and has served in many capacities including Teacher, Coach, Dormitory Supervisor, Middle Division Head and Assistant Headmaster. He has served in his current position as Headmaster of Admiral Farragut Academy since 1998.