Graduation Requirements

Cadets may pursue the "College Prep" diploma or the "Advanced Studies" diploma. All cadets take classes each year in four core subject areas -- English, history, math, and science.
Advanced Studies Diploma
| Courses | Credits |
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 (through Pre-Calculus) |
| Science | 4 (three lab sciences) |
| Social Studies | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 3 (same language) or 2 years each of two languages |
| Health | 1 |
| Physical Education | 1 (earned through Fitness/Sports programs) |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Electives | 2 |
| | 24 total credits (Not counted in this total: JROTC credits required each year at MMA.) |

College Preparatory Diploma
| Courses | Credits |
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 (through Algebra 2) |
| Science | 3 (three lab sciences) |
| Social Studies | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 2 |
| Health | 1 |
| Physical Education | 1 (earned through Fitness/Sports programs) |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Electives | 5 |
| | 24 total credits (Not counted in this total: JROTC credits required each year at MMA.) |
Standard High School Diploma
If a cadet's efforts fall short of MMA College Prep Diploma requirements, the Academy may award a standard high school diploma based on credit totals that meet Virginia Department of Education requirements.
International Diploma
The International Diploma is an option for foreign students who require instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) and who do not wish to pursue studies of additional foreign languages (as required for College Prep and Advanced diplomas). Coursework provides rigorous preparation for success in U.S. colleges and universities and abroad. Many foreign students choose to pursue the Advanced Studies or College Prep diplomas after successfully completing an initial year of ESL work.
Dual (College) Credit Courses
MMA also offers several college courses through a dual enrollment agreement with Shenandoah University.
| Introduction to Political Science | Introduction to Western Philosophy | Introduction to Composition |
| Ethics in Society | Introduction to Psychology | Introduction to Literature |