NMMI’s military high school program is designed as a college preparatory course of study with a goal of developing well-rounded leaders. 100% of our NMMI high school graduates are accepted to 2-year or 4-year colleges. We offer small classroom sizes with a 16:1 cadet to faculty ratio and 98.3% of NMMI’s faculty hold a masters degree or doctorate, the highest of all private schools in New Mexico. Our advisors work closely with our cadets to ensure they are well prepared for their desired futures and continuing education. Our military academy program goes beyond just academics to prepare the whole person through leadership skills and lifelong friendships.
Graduation requirements include twenty-three units for a diploma including four years of English, and mathematics (successfully completing Algebra 2 or higher), three years of laboratory sciences, two years of foreign language, three years of social sciences (World History, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics). Other requirements include one semester each of communications, computer literacy, and practical or fine arts.
The Scholars program builds on the educational excellence of NMMI by encouraging talented students to gain a broad knowledge base and understanding of the interaction and interrelationships between diverse academic disciplines.
Admission to the Scholars Program is competitive. Requirements include: entering as a high school freshman and having a minimum 3.5 GPA at the end of the freshman year, writing a letter of interest and obtaining teacher recommendations.
“A liberal education is the best preparation for success in life because it provides a foundation in learning that includes the liberal arts like language, philosophy, and the humanities, and what is commonly called STEM – science, technology, engineering, and math. Our Scholars Program is for the exceptional student who has a passion for learning for the primary reason to better understand the world within us and around us and engage both successfully.” – BG Douglas Murray, USAF (retired), NMMI Dean of Academics
This program is designed to address the aspiration of academically exceptional high school cadets who are committed to earning their high school diploma and college degree with New Mexico Military Institute. A cadet in our Dual Graduate Program will be on a pathway toward earning an associate degree through New Mexico Military Institute upon the completion of all high school and college course work. The Dual Graduate Program has a curriculum that is broad enough to empower cadets to advance in a college environment and field of interest while continuing to fulfill their high school academic requirements.
NMMI’s Dual Graduate Program earns both college and high school credit that aligns with one of the associate degrees awarded by New Mexico Military Institute. Cadets can choose to earn an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science Degree. The Dual Graduate Program offers a great option for high school cadets in terms of opportunities and financial incentives.
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