9790 Thayer Street, Houghton, NY 14744 - 
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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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Houghton 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 | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1883 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 25 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 137 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 5% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 45% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 47% | 69% |
| 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 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 4 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 94% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $23,215 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $6,875 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $25,015 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 26% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 17 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Ron Bradbury | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 4 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP American Government/AP Economics | AP Physics | |
| AP United States History | Honors English | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 5 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Cheering | |
| Golf | Soccer | |
| Volleyball | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Badminton | Band | |
| Choir | Drama | |
| Handbell Choir | Ski/Snowboard Club | |
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College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Houghton College | 26 | |
| Pennsylvania State University | 7 | |
| Binghamton University, SUNY | 4 | |
| Calvin College | 3 | |
| Johnson and Wales University | 3 | |
| Michigan State Unviersity | 3 | |
| Ohio State University at Columbus | 3 | |
| Syracuse University | 3 | |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 3 | |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 2 | |
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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, NAIS
- Profile last updated: 11/07/2011
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