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Founded in 1804, Hebron Academy is a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school located on the eastern edge of the White Mountains in Hebron, Maine. The Academy offers a traditional academic curriculum enhanced by courses and activities in computer studies, religion and ethics, fine and performing arts, outdoor skills and athletics..."
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Hebron Academy
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12, 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 | 1804 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 1500 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 244 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 8% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 27% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 73% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1610 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1500 - 1730 | - |
| Average ACT score | 36 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Monthly | Weekly |
| 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 | 12 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 40% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $15 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $47,900 (Room and meals included.) |
$42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $26,300 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $18,200 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Joe Hemmings | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Julie Middleton | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Mountain Biking | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
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School Notes:
- Founded in 1804, Hebron Academy is a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school located on the eastern edge of the White Mountains in Hebron, Maine. The Academy offers a traditional academic curriculum enhanced by courses and activities in computer studies, religion and ethics, fine and performing arts, outdoor skills and athletics.
- Hebron’s 1500-acre rural campus is an academic village, a place where students are encouraged to fulfill their own unique potentials. Our students learn and grow through relationships with inspiring faculty and classmates in a friendly, supportive environment. Emphasis is placed on individual excellence, personal integrity, and community living.
- The Academy is 2.5-hour drive from Boston, Massachusetts and 50 minutes from Portland, Maine.
- Hebron Academy celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2004.
- School accreditations: NEASC
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michael Zane ' 66 - Founder Kryptonite Lock Corporation
- Sean Morey ' 95 - Wide Receiver Pittsburgh Steelers
- Ed Stebbins ' 81 - Co-Founder/Owner Gritty McDuffs Brewery
- Richard Brass ' 69 - Retired Senior VP, Oracle and Microsoft. (first electronic thesaurus and first dictionary-based spelling checker software)
- Kelso Sutton ' 57 - General Manager of Time, Inc.
- C. Amy Ehrlich (Skelton) ' 83 - Merchandising Manager, Phish (amoung the highest-grossing touring acts of all time)
- Robert Curtis ' 91 - Photojournalist, Haiti, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq
- Irakly Areshidze ' 96 - Political analyst specializing in relations between the U.S. and the Republic of Georgia
- Ryan E Vachon ' 97 - Forensic Scientist, The Armed Forces DNA Identification Lab
- John T. Iveson ' 87 - Executive Chef, The Manta Ray Restaurant, Sydney Australia
- Profile last updated: 07/26/2011
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