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For over 170 years we have built a strong college preparatory school that is based on the principle of engaging and teaching each student. We know that individual students learn differently. We know that the teenage brain is in one of its most dynamic and accelerated growth spurts, as it forms key connections and develops reasoning capacity. Our curriculum reflects that understanding, and our faculty puts that understanding into practice.
Overview: |
Gould Academy
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| 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 | 1836 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 456 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 240 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 4% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 20% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 78% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Monthly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 8 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 59% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $8 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $47,730 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $28,170 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 44% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Todd Ormiston | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Rebecca Andreozzi | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Cycling | Equestrian | |
| Field Hockey | Freestyle Skiing | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Mountain Biking | Nordic Skiing | |
| Snowboarding | Soccer | |
| Softball | Tennis | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Drama | Farm and Forest | |
| On-Snow Instructing Program | Outing Club | |
| Polar Bear Club | Recreational Skiing | |
| Recreational Snowboarding | Rock Climbing | |
| Skateboarding | Strength Training | |
| Winter Emergency Care | Yearbook | |
School Notes:
- We know and respect that we have the greatest window of opportunity to make life changing connections with each student:
- to encourage creative and conceptual thinking
- to teach problem solving
- to advance social maturity
- to present physical and mental challenges
- to expand a student's world view
It's the time to connect. We do it in the classroom, the lab, in the mountains, in the dorm, while traveling throughout the world and while serving our local community.
The high school years are a critical period, a defining moment in every young adult’s life. At Gould, it is our enduring commitment to connect with each student to achieve his or her academic and personal best - from our first welcome on campus to the last handshake at graduation.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
- Profile last updated: 09/01/2011
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