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Houghton Academy
9790 Thayer Street, Houghton, NY 14744 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 585-567-8115

Houghton Academy is a Christian, college-prep boarding and day school enrolling students in grades 6 - 12. Headmaster Stockin is fond of describing our program as having a three-fold emphasis on head, heart and hands. We seek to supply core knowledge, allow knowledge to be informed by faith, and then encourage students to put their knowledge and faith into action. To that end, we offer more than academic coursework. We encourage our students to get involved in sports or music or drama or art or publishing as we believe that good education should encompass more than just books and information.
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Overview:
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 No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denom. / Christian Non-denominational
Year Founded 1883 1900
Campus Size 25 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 153 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 5% 18%
Percent International Students 45% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 47% 70%
Average SAT Score 1564 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:16 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 2 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 94% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $21,685 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $6,650 $22,560
Tuition international students $23,435 $38,650
Percent Students on Financial Aid 26% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 12 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 67% 60%
Director of Admissions Ron Bradbury
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 2 14


AP United States HistoryAP English 12
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 5 13


BasketballCheering
GolfSoccer
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 7 23
 
 
BadmintonBand
ChoirDrama
Handbell ChoirSki/Snowboard Club
Yearbook 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2003-2007
Houghton College
24
State University of New York
7
Penn State University
5
Roberts Wesleyan College
4
Georgia Tech
3
Michigan State University
3
Huntington University
2
University of Illinois
2
University of Minnesota
2
University of Wisconsin
2
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Established in 1883, Houghton Academy has a long history of successfully preparing students for the challenges of college and of life. Comprised of both boarding students and day students, a Houghton education is based on Christian philosophy of education. The faculty and staff at Houghton Academy are committed to serving as positive adult role-models for our students.
  • School accreditations: ACSI, Middle States, TABS
  • Profile last updated: 11/03/2009
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