The Culver Academies are independent college preparatory
boarding schools comprised of Culver Military Academy and
Culver Girls Academy. Henry Harrison Culver founded Culver
Military Academy in 1894 "for the purpose of thoroughly
preparing young men for the best colleges, scientific schools
and businesses of America."
In 1896, a fire at Missouri Military Academy brought about its
consolidation with Culver, and with it came Missouri's
headmaster, Col. Alexander Fleet, under whose guidance the
Academy made rapid progress. By 1939, under the leadership
of Gen. Leigh Gignilliat, Culver had achieved national and
international prominence. Steady growth has continued
throughout Culver's history.
Culver Girls Academy was founded in 1971, for the purpose of
encouraging young women to attain the highest degree of
self-development.
The Culver Academies are more than an outstanding college
preparatory school for boys and girls in an ideal setting, with
unparalleled facilities, and one of the most extensive academic
and activity offerings available at the high-school level - not to
mention one of the finest athletic programs in the country.
With a focus on leadership training, Culver prepares you for
college and the greater world beyond by encouraging you to
develop your unique interests and talents, while helping you to
move beyond self-imposed limitations.
