George Stevens Academy

23 Union Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: 2073742808
Grades: (Boarding) 9-12 | 311 students
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 
| 2012 School Data
George Stevens
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 9-12 7-12
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 311 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 2% 18%
Percent International Students 14% 19%
Percent Students Boarding 8% 67%
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 53% 65%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $7 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $37,400 $44,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $24,600
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 33%
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 Chamberlain  

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 21 24
Extracurriculars
American Field Service 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

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Nearby Schools:

George Stevens Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 0 mi. away
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Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 46.7 mi. away
Foxcroft Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 62.7 mi. away
Washington Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 69.7 mi. away
Hyde School - Bath, ME
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 70.3 mi. away
Kents Hill School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 70.9 mi. away

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