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George Stevens Academy
23 Union Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614 - View a map of this school Map tel: 2073742808
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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 Academy Boarding School Avg.
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 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 310 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 14% 16%
Percent International Students 10% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 8% 72%
Average SAT Score 1800 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 15 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 50% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $31,500 $36,675
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $28,500 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 30%
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

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
GolfSailing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldWinter Track
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 23 22
  Extracurriculars
 
American Field ServiceAmnesty International
Book ClubChamber Music
Chess TeamCivil Rights Team
Environmental Action ClubFrench/German Club
International Cooking ClubIntramural Club
Jazz BandJazz Combo
Math TeamModel United Nations
National Art Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
Outing ClubSpanish Club
Steel DrumStudent Ambassadors
Student CouncilVegetarian Food and Cooking Club
Yearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2008 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
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: 05/16/2008
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