Washington Academy

PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road, East Machias, ME 04630 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: 207-255-8301, x.210
Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG | 411 students
Washington Academy's learning formula starts with the school's accomplished faculty. Add 100 different courses and an energetic student body and you get a thriving academic environment that is highly individualized. The Academy offers a variety of courses at different difficulty levels so that everyone, no matter what their learning style, can reach their potential.

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Definition of Terms 
| 2012 School Data
Washington Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1792 1906
Campus Size 65 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 411 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 5% 18%
Percent International Students 18% 19%
Percent Students Boarding 20% 67%
Average SAT Score n/a * National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 16 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 46% 65%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $35,000 $44,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $12,000 $25,100
Percent Students on Financial Aid 12% 33%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Robin Moloff-Gautier  

School Notes:

  • 85% of graduates go on to post-secondary programs, college or university.
  • Washington Academy sits on 65 acres with 10 major buildings.
  • WA is 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Students provide over 500 hours of community service.
  • Nine advanced placement courses are offered.
  • Washington Academy offers a variety of summer programs, including a 4 week summer ESL.
  • 100+ courses including Mandarin Chinese and Coastal Ecology.
  • 15 staff and faculty members reside on campus.
  • School accreditations: The New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Nearby Schools:

Washington Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 0 mi. away
George Stevens Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 69.7 mi. away
Rothesay Netherwood School
Gr. 6-12 | Co-Ed | 74.8 mi. away

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