St. John's Northwestern Academies, Milwaukee:
Only St. John’s Northwestern offers a Military Academy and a Prefect Academy! We are more than a military school. Since 1884, we’ve guided young people from all over the world on the path to adulthood, preparing them for college and beyond. As a private, independent boarding and day school for boys and girls, we continually innovate to serve today’s students.
Coed Boarding & Day Programs for Grades 6-12:
The curriculum of SJNA reinforces the mission of college placement. Each student is encouraged to take a full class load each year. Included in this load are the requirements of four years of English, three years of math, social studies, and science, two years of a foreign language, and one credit of fine arts.
Advanced Placement Classes:
These classes can be taken by any student grades 10 through 12. A maximum of two AP courses per year can be taken.
- AP Calculus
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP US History
- AP English
- AP Statistics
- AP Physics
Aviation Science:
St. John’s Northwestern Aviation Science program offers high school junior and seniors interested in aviation the opportunity to earn their private pilot’s license as part of the accredited academic curriculum. This unique opportunity is a natural stepping stone for those interested in degrees in aviation-related majors and aerospace. Selected students also have the opportunity to begin work on advanced pilot ratings, such as that required for instrument flight.
Marching, Concert and Pep Band:
The SJNA Marching Band, Pep Band and Concert Band are configurations of students from grades 6 through 12. The Marching Band has been in existence for many years and represents St. John's Northwestern Academies in several parades during the year. One of the biggest events for our band students is marching in downtown Chicago for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in March. The Concert Band performs three formal concerts each year and the Pep Band participates at home athletic events.
College Counseling Program:
SJNA's college counselors assist students with the college application process. An average of 15 college representatives visit the Academies each year, including representatives from each of the U.S. military academies. Students are encouraged to visit college campuses. Information about this process is made available to parents as soon as students enroll.