Fryeburg Academy

745 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: (207)935-2013
Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG | 638 students
"Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world. The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth. Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship..."

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Definition of Terms 
| 2012 School Data
Fryeburg Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 9-12, PG 7-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1792 1906
Campus Size 35 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 638 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 13% 18%
Percent International Students 16% 19%
Percent Students Boarding 25% 67%
Average SAT Score 1567 * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1210 - 2150 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 15 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 19 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 45% 65%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $23 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $41,100 $44,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $19,600 $24,600
Tuition international students $41,700 $42,500
Tuition 5 day boarding $31,250 $35,000
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,200 $19,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 78% 60%
Director of Admissions Stephanie S. Morin
Christopher Hibbard		  
Associate Director of Admissions Emily Strahler  

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 19 14
AP/Advanced Courses
Advanced Latin Advanced Placement Biology
Advanced Placement Calculus AB Advanced Placement Calculus BC
Advanced Placement Chemistry Advanced Placement Computer AB
Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition
Advanced Placement French Language Advanced Placement Modern European History
Advanced Placement Music Theory Advanced Placement Physics
Advanced Placement Spanish Language Advanced Placement Statistics
Advanced Placement United States History History 101/102
Organic Chemistry

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 19 13
Interscholastic Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Cycling
Field Hockey Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing Soccer
Softball Tennis
Track and Field Winter Track
Wrestling

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 43 24
Extracurriculars
Admissions Tour Guides All School Play
Art Club Big Band
Birth of the Cool Combo Chorus
Climbing Club Dorm Council
Eklektic Jazz Choir Environmental Club
Filmmaking Fine Arts Festival
French Club Fryeburg Academy Community Endeavors
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Health Club Membership
Ice Skating Interact
International Club Intramural basketball
Jazz Band Latin Club
Math Team National Honor Society
One Act Play Outdoor Club
Peer Tutoring Photography
Ping-Pong Club Rock Band
School Musical School Newspaper
Sculpting Seven Steps Combo
Spanish Club Speaking Partners Program
Student Council Theater
Ultimate Frisbee Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Woodworking Yearbook
Yoga

College Matriculation:
Year: 2008-2009
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of Maine 5
University of Massachusetts 4
Colby College 3
University of Michigan 3
Northeastern 2
NYU 2
University of California, Santa Barbara 2
Williams 2
Carnegie Mellon 1
Dartmouth 1
Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes:

  • Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world. The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth. Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship. Within this context, the Academy''s challenging and comprehensive academic program, enriched by a varied co-curriculum provides the knowledge and skills necessary for success in higher education and the workplace.
  • Fryeburg Academy is set in a classic New England village, in the foothills of Mount Washington and the White Mountains. It''s a community of real people, offering a sense of belonging to all who enter, and a backbone of support to all who stay. It''s close to the ocean, rivers, lakes, ski areas and 750,000 acres of National Forest. Outdoor activities are limitless every season of the year.
  • LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
  • School accreditations: NEASC
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • David Rohde - New York Times investigative journalist
    • Rufus Porter - painter and founder of Scientific American
    • Spaulding Gray - actor and playwright
    • Marcus Nash - U.S. olympic nordic ski racer
    • James Farrington - US representative from New Hampshire (1828-1831)

Nearby Schools:

Fryeburg Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 0 mi. away
Bridgton Academy
Gr. 12 | All-Boys | 13.7 mi. away
Gould Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 28.1 mi. away
Hebron Academy
Gr. 6-12 | Co-Ed | 30.8 mi. away
Wolfeboro: The Summer Boarding School
Gr. 6-12 | Co-Ed | 32.2 mi. away
Brewster Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 32.4 mi. away

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