Proctor Academy

P.O. BOX 500, Andover, NH 03216 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 603-735-6212

Proctor is nationally known for its innovative experiential programs, community of individuals, and its balance of academic rigor with structured support. AP and honors sections complement Learning Skills in this unique 3,000-acre school. Strong visual and performing art offerings challenge accomplished artists and encourage novices. Competitive athletics include teams in most sports. Opportunities for students to study off-campus include trimesters in France, Spain, Costa Rica, Morocco along with Mountain Classroom and Ocean Classroom programs. Motivation, passion for activity, and strong character are key to admission.

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Proctor Academy
Boarding School Avg.
Definition of Terms
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 9-12, PG 9-12
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 1848 1906
Campus Size 3000 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 355 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 13% 18%
Percent International Students 7% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 69%
Average SAT Score 1660 * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1490 - 1790 -
Average ACT score 23 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Bi-Monthly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 12 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 65% 64%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $24 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $46,950 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $28,200 $23,900
Percent Students on Financial Aid 28% 34%
Average Financial Aid Grant $26,000 $18,500
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 52% -
Acceptance Rate 48% 60%
Director of Admissions Chris Bartlett  
Associate Director of Admissions Christina Dotchin  

Course Listings:

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 14
AP/Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus (AB)
Calculus (BC) English Language
English Literature Environmental Science
French Language Music Theory
Physics Spanish Language
United States Government United States History

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 22 13
Interscholastic Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Cross Country
Cycling Equestrian
Field Hockey Football
Freestyle Skiing Golf
Ice Hockey Kayaking
Lacrosse Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing Rugby
Ski Jumping Snowboarding
Soccer Softball
Tennis Ultimate Frisbee

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 31 24
Extracurriculars
Audio-Visual Ballet
Barn Ceramics
Chamber Choir Chorus
Dance Diversity Group
Drama Tech Fire Department
Green Key GSA
Horseback Riding Jazz Rock Ensemble
Kayaking Library
Math First Aid Photography
Proctor Academy Touring Theatre Proctor Environmental Action
Proctor Mountaineering Club Rock Climbing
Science Club Ski Patrol
Social Consciousness Student Activities
Tech Help Desk Weight Room
Woodlands Woodshop
Yearbook

College Matriculation:

Year: 2002-2008
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of New Hampshire 26
St. Lawrence University 24
University of Vermont 21
Denver University 17
Wheaton College 13
Bates 11
University of Colorado, Boulder 11
Colorado College 10
Connecticut College 10
Skidmore College 10
Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes:

  • Trimester based academic schedule allows students to take advantage of over 150 courses and pursue their passions
  • Unique opportunities exist in the arts including jewelry making, boat building, industrial design, digital media, kinetic metal sculpture, and digital music recording
  • Proctor owns and operates it's own ski area, the Blackwater, one of only 4 schools or colleges in the country to do so!
  • New facilities include a Bio Mass Plant to heat the central campus, new photography darkrooms and Peabody House, a dorm heated and cooled via geothermal wells.
  • LD types supported: Academic Coaching, Direct Instruction, Skills and Strategies
  • School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, SSATB
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Matt Nathanson - Musician and Performer
    • Travis Warren - Founder and President, Whipple Hill Communications
    • Robert Richardson - Oscar Winning Cinematographer (Platoon, JFK, The Aviator, Kill Bill)
    • Jerome Dyson - Former UCONN current pro basketball player
    • Heather Moore - Jewelry Designer/Marketer
    • Josh Walden - Broadway Actor
    • Bob Beattie - Former US Alpine Ski Team Head Coach and Television Commentator
    • Alan Shepard - Astronaut
    • Cole Williams - Television Actor (Entourage, Scrubs, 8 Simple Rules)
    • Carl Van Loan, Jed Hinkley - US Olympians, US Ski Team Nordic Combined
  • Profile last updated: 10/03/2011

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