About Admiral Farragut Academy International Boarding School & College Prep School

Private University Prep Day School and International Boarding School

Admiral Farragut Academy is a private, college-prep, coeducational, boarding and day school that serves students in Kindergarten – 12th grade. The school has a beautiful 40-acre campus with a private waterfront and is located in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida.

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As you learn more about Farragut you might expect–and you would be right–that as a private prep school, we have small classrooms, a committed, caring faculty, and a superior curriculum.

However, one thing that makes Farragut so special is the exposure to and friendships with students from other cultures that your child will find here –because Farragut is an international boarding school. Those connections will ignite their appreciation for being a part of a global community, something larger than oneself, and start them on a journey of building relationships with people who live throughout the world.

The core values and leadership experiences they gain will also help your child succeed and rise above others, from the university admissions process to his or her chosen career path.

At Farragut, we’ve been developing leaders since 1933.

Watch this video to see how:

Choosing a Prep School Education

Why Farragut Prep School is Different

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Building the Foundation for Learning
Starting in Kindergarten, we introduce our youngest students to formal academic instruction in an environment that encourages a love of learning. We keep our Lower School classrooms small with a maximum of an 18:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing each student to get the individualized attention needed during their formative years.

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The Lower School Experience: K-7th Grade
Throughout the entire Lower School experience, teachers provide experiential learning opportunities and collaborate with other grade level teachers within their subject area to ensure the curriculum is foundational, engaging, and unique.

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The Upper School Experience: 8th-12th Grade
The Upper School is known for its elite and well-rounded academics including options in Honors, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and the AP Capstone Program, its experimental learning through its signature programs including STEM, Marine Science, Sailing, Scuba, and Aviation, and its leadership development through its structure, discipline, and community.

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The Boarding School Experience
Worldwide, Farragut is known for its Boarding Program which welcomes students from an average of 27 countries and 14 U.S. states to our Florida campus each year. We also offer 5-day boarding option (Sunday-Friday) for families living in the Tampa Bay or further surrounding areas. Boarding schools are the better life preparation path from high school, college, career, and beyond because of the skill sets learned including self-discipline, independence, and time management.

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Competitive Athletic Program
Students who are involved in athletics learn to manage their time, stay active, and create bonds far beyond the classroom. At Farragut, we believe in producing well-rounded individuals and encourage that every student participates in at least one sport per year.

BlueJackets by the Numbers

78% average Athletic Participation

20 Varsity Teams + Middle School and JV

Student-Athletes maintain an average 3.5 GPA

7 Class of 2021 Graduates earned Athletic College Scholarships

1 Motto: “Success Is Never Accidental”

“As a school with one campus for all grades, students benefit from interacting and utilizing different classrooms, facilities, and learning opportunities.” – Samantha L., parent of students in both divisions

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The Benefits of One K-12 Campus
Parents, your days of driving to multiple schools for your children in different divisions are over! As a school with one campus for all grades, students benefit from utilizing different classrooms and facilities, as well as the opportunity to engage with favorite teachers or mentors throughout their entire experience. Connecting students from both divisions is also the beginning of building wonderful peer-to-peer, role-model relationships.

For Example

Our Lower School visits the Upper School during circuit building in engineering class. During this collaboration, the older students reinforce their learnings through demonstration but also build connections with our younger students.

Tradition and Legacy

Since 1933

Farragut has a longstanding tradition of building leaders who will impact the world. That tradition grows every year with each graduating class.

Meet a Few of Our Notable Alumni | View Our Recent Gradute Profile

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We invite you to visit our campus, feel our warm community, and gain a new perspective on what you thought you knew about us. The prep school adventure begins at Farragut.