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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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George Stevens
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 20 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 300 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 2% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 13% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 7% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1532 | * 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 students | 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% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $7 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $35,000 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | n/a | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Libby Irwin | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Golf | Sailing | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Winter Track | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| American Field Service | Amnesty International | |
| Amnesty International | Book Club | |
| Chess Team | Civil Rights Team | |
| Environmental Action Club | French/German Club | |
| International Cooking Club | Intramural Club | |
| Jazz Band | Jazz Combo | |
| Math Team | Model United Nations | |
| National Art Honor Society | National Honor Society | |
| Outing Club | Spanish Club | |
| Steel Drum | Student Ambassadors | |
| Student Council | Yearbook | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| 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 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Beautiful, safe campus on the coast of Maine.
- 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: NEASC, ISANNE, MAIS, TABS
- Profile last updated: 09/26/2011
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