The Academy provides individualized instruction based on each cadet's personal needs in order to prepare the cadet to take and pass the GED test. Classes are concentrated in the five areas tested on the General Education Development (GED) certificate test; Math, Science, Social Studies, Literature and The Arts, and Writing Skills/ Essay.

The Academy uses The Adult Basic Education (TABE) test to measure incoming and outgoing performance that correlates to traditional secondary school grade levels. This initial assessment of skill level is conducted soon after arrival. Teachers use the results from this assessment to develop the cadet's  educational plan. The exit TABE test determines the successful completion of the Academic Excellence Core Component and is given approximately 18 weeks into the program.

Academic classes are taught in the classroom and in computer labs where each student works on lessons designed to reinforce their classroom instruction. The computer lessons are self paced allowing cadets to progress at their own level of proficiency.