About
Who We Are

"Those who live in the present looking at the past cannot walk towards the future"
- Cor. Ramón M. Barquín
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop students into leaders and instil in them the spiritual,
democratic, and civic values necessary to promote a positive transformation of
our society. To develop the student’s personality holistically, in an
environment of human dignity and academic excellence.
Our Roots
American Military Academy is a bilingual (English and Spanish),
coeducational, private, college-preparatory, non-profit institution. AMA was
founded in 1963 by Col. Ramón Barquín, who dreamed of creating a school
that would educate children holistically, intellectually, spiritually, emotionally,
and physically; a school that would inspire, encourage, and develop
democratic leaders and professionals who would make an impact on today’s
society. Barquín´s dream was inspired by his own personal experiences, a
legacy of struggle and oppression in his native country, Cuba. His dreams
were fulfilled in Puerto Rico.
Located in the City of Guaynabo, AMA has one of the finest campuses in Puerto Rico with 25 acres of owned property. Nestled in a highly populated area of middle-and upper-class neighborhoods, this has created a multicultural environment adding to the over-all diversity of AMA.
Located in the City of Guaynabo, AMA has one of the finest campuses in Puerto Rico with 25 acres of owned property. Nestled in a highly populated area of middle-and upper-class neighborhoods, this has created a multicultural environment adding to the over-all diversity of AMA.
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Our Facilities
Our facilities include all campus WIFI Internet Connection (500 megas), more than 72 classrooms fully Air-Conditioned with Interactive Boards, Middle School and High School Libraries and Media Centre, Science Laboratories, Makers Lab and XXI Century Lab (sponsored by forward learning inc. ), Stem Lab with Hydroponic Agriculture Towers, Auditorium, 2000 persons capacity High-Ceiling Sport-Complex, Fully Equipped Fitness Center, Basketball and Volleyball Courts, Soccer and Baseball Field, three Beach Volleyball/Tennis Courts, three Swimming Pools, 200 Meters Track with Eight-Lanes Synthetic Polyurethane Surface, Infirmary, and a New State of the Arts Cafeteria.
Our School
Advance Placements Courses
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Affiliations
Asociación de Educación Privada de Puerto Rico (AEPPR)
Caribbean Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Caribbean Counselors Association (CCA)
PPA-College Board
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Association of Independent Schools
National Association of Student Councils (NASC)
National Honor Society (NHS)
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
JROTC- (U.S. ARMY)
Puerto Rico High Athletic Alliance (PRHSAA)
Liga Atlética Mini Escuelas Privadas Incorporadas (LAMEPI)
American Library Association (ALA)
Asociación de Bibliotecarios Escolares de Puerto Rico (ABESPRI)
Caribbean Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Caribbean Counselors Association (CCA)
PPA-College Board
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Association of Independent Schools
National Association of Student Councils (NASC)
National Honor Society (NHS)
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
JROTC- (U.S. ARMY)
Puerto Rico High Athletic Alliance (PRHSAA)
Liga Atlética Mini Escuelas Privadas Incorporadas (LAMEPI)
American Library Association (ALA)
Asociación de Bibliotecarios Escolares de Puerto Rico (ABESPRI)
Accreditations
Departamento de Estado
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)
Comisión Acreditadora de Instituciones Educativas (CADIE)
Homeland Security (SEVIS Program)
American Camp Association (ACA)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)
Comisión Acreditadora de Instituciones Educativas (CADIE)
Homeland Security (SEVIS Program)
American Camp Association (ACA)