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George Stevens Academy
23 Union Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 2073742808

George Stevens Academy is an independent high school located on the coast of Maine. Grounded in its traditions, the Academy is a caring educational community invested in meeting the needs of each student. The Academy offers a challenging, comprehensive program of studies that fosters intellectual inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge, inspires creativity, develops self-reliance, and prepares its graduates for a purposeful life in an ever-changing world. The extensive curriculum includes AP and honors courses, environmental and marine science, programs in the arts and industrial technology, ESL, and three foreign languages. With over 35 clubs, activities, and sports, Academy students have many opportunities to explore their interests. Some of the more unique possibilities for involvement are a sailing team, an award-winning jazz band, a chamber music group, an annual arts festival, and an Independent Study and Internship Program.
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1803 1900
Campus Size 20 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 324 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 2% 18%
Percent International Students 11% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 7% 70%
Average SAT Score 1800 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 15 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 7 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 50% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $32,500 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $32,500 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Sheryl Stearns
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13


BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
GolfSailing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldWinter Track
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 25 23
 
 
American Field ServiceAmnesty International
Amnesty InternationalBook Club
Chamber MusicChess Team
Civil Rights TeamEnvironmental Action Club
French/German ClubInternational Cooking Club
Intramural ClubJazz Band
Jazz ComboMath Team
Model United NationsNational Art Honor Society
National Honor SocietyOuting Club
Spanish ClubSteel Drum
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council
Student CouncilVegetarian Food and Cooking Club
Yearbook 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2008
University of Maine
14
University of Southern Maine
4
Merrimack College
2
Northeastern University
2
St Joseph's College
2
Syracuse University
2
University of Vermont
2
Wheaton College
2
Cornell University
1
Yale University
1
School Notes:
  • Extremely safe campus right in downtown Blue Hill.
  • Small, family-style residence halls for boarding students.
  • Host family option for international students. Extensive orientation program for international students before the school year begins.
  • Personal attention from teachers and staff. Wireless technology throughout school and residence halls.
  • Challenging academic curriculum with honors options.
  • Comprehensive college counseling.
  • Independent Study Program for juniors and seniors.
  • Industrial technology.
  • Outdoor leadership program.
  • Academic support program. Accomodations for mild learning differences.
  • Three levels of English as a Second Language.
  • Award-winning jazz program.
  • 12 varsity and JV sports.
  • School accreditations: NEAS&C, ISANNE, MAIS
  • Profile last updated: 11/02/2009
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