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| Definition of Terms | 2012 School Data |
Washington Academy
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Boarding School Avg.
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| 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 | |
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