Army and Navy Academy is an elite[1] private college-preparatory military boarding school for boys in Carlsbad, California.

[3] The Academy is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of philanthropists, alumni, and current and past parents.

[5] Its high school academic program conforms to a college preparatory curriculum that follows the University of California A-G requirements for graduation.

The academy participates in California Interscholastic Federation sports and has competitive teams that include surf, wrestling, golf, football, lacrosse, swim, track and field, basketball, and baseball.

[9] All Cadets participate in JROTC leadership courses in addition to their normal academic class schedule.

Cadets earn rank based on their academic and disciplinary performance, as well as regular assessments through the JROTC program.