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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George Stevens
Boarding School Avg.
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  

Course Listings:

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Golf Sailing
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Winter Track
Wrestling

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 22 24
Extracurriculars
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:

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
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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