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Gould Academy
PO Box 860, Bethel, ME 04217 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 207-824-7777

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.

Definition of Terms
Overview:
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 1900
Campus Size 456 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 250 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 4% 18%
Percent International Students 20% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 78% 70%
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 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 59% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $8 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $43,575 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $25,725 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 44% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application Yes No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 77% 60%
Director of Admissions Todd Ormiston
Associate Director of Admissions Rebecca Andreozzi
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 16 13


Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
CyclingEquestrian
Field HockeyFreestyle Skiing
GolfLacrosse
Mountain BikingNordic Skiing
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 12 23
 
 
DramaFarm and Forest
On-Snow Instructing ProgramOuting Club
Polar Bear ClubRecreational Skiing
Recreational SnowboardingRock Climbing
SkateboardingStrength Training
Winter Emergency CareYearbook
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: 11/09/2009
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