School Address: 101 West College Blv Roswell NM 88201
School District: Roswell Independent Schools
County: Chaves County
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The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is a public military junior college and high school located in Roswell, New Mexico. Established in 1891, NMMI provides a structured and disciplined environment for students in grades 9-12 and offers a two-year junior college program. The institute aims to develop young men and women in areas of leadership, character, and academics. The campus spans 300 acres and includes various academic and athletic facilities. Students, known as cadets, participate in a Corps of Cadets program modeled after a military structure, which emphasizes leadership and personal accountability. NMMI is coeducational and serves a diverse student body, with cadets hailing from across the United States and various countries around the world. Academically, NMMI offers a college preparatory curriculum for high school students and associate degree programs with options to transfer to four-year institutions. The junior college is notable for its transfer programs to service academies and universities nationwide. Athletically, the institute fields teams in various sports as a member of the NJCAA for college athletics and the New Mexico Activities Association for high school sports, promoting physical fitness and teamwork among its cadets. Overall, NMMI is recognized for its rigorous programs designed to develop leadership skills, academic success, and physical fitness, preparing students for military or civilian careers.