Established in 1823, Foxcroft Academy is an independent day and boarding high school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine with IB Certification.
FA`s student body comprises approximately 350 local day students and 100 boarding students hailing from 20+ different nations.
Foxcroft Academy offers the IB Diploma Programme. The Academy`s extensive standards-based curriculum includes 21 accredited AP courses (10 on-site and 11 through partnership), 21 Visual and Performing Arts courses, 24 offerings in Technical Education, 5 World Language programs, 10 Computer Science options, and comprehensive Special Education services.
Foxcroft Academy`s 21 varsity athletic teams have combined to win 20 state championships.
Foxcroft Academy is accredited by New England Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and does not discriminate in its hiring or admissions process as we strive to create the ultimate global community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $43,750
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $18,000
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Foxcroft Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 95 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1823
1907
Campus Size
125 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Forward, Always
School Mascot
Pony
Student Body
Enrollment
410 students
319 students
% Students of Color
5%
27%
% International Students
21%
20%
% Students Boarding
22%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
21
18
Number of IB Courses Offered
8
-
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
69%
72%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$6.3 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$43,750
(Tuition is all-inclusive)
(Tuition is all-inclusive)
$66,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$18,000
$36,000
Tuition international students
$51,750
$57,650
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$30,000
$49,300
Summer Program Cost
$4,500
(This includes transportation from and to Logan Airport and health insurance.)
(This includes transportation from and to Logan Airport and health insurance.)
% Students on Financial Aid
12%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$11,500
$25,000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62%
64%
Director of Admissions
Jason I. Tardy
Associate Director of Admissions
Miranda Nelson
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
21
18
Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Literature, AP Government & Politics, AP History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
17
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
32
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Asian Culture Club, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Civil Rights Team, Cooking Club, Cribbage Club, Debate Club, Environment Club, Equestrian Club, French Club, International Club, Key Club, Latin Club, Math Team, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, PALs, Spanish Club, Student Council, Vex Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Dance Club, Film Making, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Rock Band, Theater, Visual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Club Soccer, Volleyball
Art Club, Asian Culture Club, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Civil Rights Team, Cooking Club, Cribbage Club, Debate Club, Environment Club, Equestrian Club, French Club, International Club, Key Club, Latin Club, Math Team, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, PALs, Spanish Club, Student Council, Vex Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Dance Club, Film Making, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Rock Band, Theater, Visual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Club Soccer, Volleyball
College Matriculation
Year: 2005 - 2010
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Northeastern University
10
Boston University
8
Purdue University
8
Boston College
5
Michigan University
5
Emory College
4
UIUC
4
Northwestern University
3
Georgia Tech University
2
Johns Hopkins
2
School Notes
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Location - The rural town of Dover-Foxcroft (population 4,200) is situated in an area that provides opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, swimming, hiking, biking, ice skating, and snowmobiling. It is 80 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, 10 miles from the mountains and lakes of northern Maine and 3-4 hours from Portland and Boston. Foxcroft Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and a member of the Independent School Association of Northern New England, College Board and the National Association of Independent Schools.Academic Program - The Academy, which is an IB Certified School, offers a challenging college-preparatory curriculum, including 142 course offerings with 32 Honors Courses and 21 Advanced Placement courses, and online courses. Foxcroft Academy`s math and science programs exceed national standards and utilize state-of-the-art technology. Students in Foxcroft Academy`s well-known humanities program understand the culture of an era through a study of its history, literature, art, and music. The foreign language program includes four levels of French, Latin, German and Spanish. In addition to the traditional offerings, students may take courses in music composition, web-design, art history, economics, computer-assisted drawing, personal finance, vocational subjects, and ethics. Foxcroft Academy offers a comprehensive ESL program for the international student who is planning for a university education. Students receive individual testing before placement at one of three levels of ESL, including ESL Writing. Musical education at Foxcroft Academy is more than learning to sing or play an instrument. Music is a science, a mental discipline, and an art. Students are able to participate in a variety of programs and courses of study, including orchestra and chamber ensemble, band, jazz ensemble, select choir, and percussion ensemble. Art education takes place in the modern Ebersteen Art Center, where students are engaged in everything from the study of art history to pottery and jewelry making. Foxcroft Academy has 62 staff members, including 43 faculty, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. The faculty is committed to fully preparing students for college and university studies. University and College Counseling - A long list of illustrious names testifies to the success Foxcroft Academy graduates have achieved in various fields, including law and medicine. One such graduate was Dr. Mary Chandler Lowell of the class of 1881, who to this date is the only known woman anywhere in the world to have earned the degrees of Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Law, and Doctor of Jurisprudence. Foxcroft graduates have gone on to such prestigious institutions as Harvard University, Boston College, Bowdoin College, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Michigan State University, Middlebury College, Northeastern University, Purdue University, New York University(NYU), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Georgia Tech University and Yale University.Boarding Facilities - Students are housed in one of two residential-style dormitories, which have all modern conveniences, including wireless Internet. One dorm and faculty complex opened in August of 2009 and another dorm opened in the fall of 2012. This newer dorm 36 students and 4 faculty families. On school nights, structured study sessions take place between 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with lights out by 10:30. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided seven days a week in the student dining hall, which features a grill with a wide selection of food to choose from. Athletics - Foxcroft Academy`s commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom to the playing fields, where the school has a long and proud tradition in athletics. In recent years, the Academy`s wrestling, football, baseball, and cross-country teams have won multiple state and regional championships. There are nearly thirty interscholastic sports teams, both girls` and boys'. All students have an opportunity to try out for any sport they wish. In sports like football, soccer, ice hockey, swimming, track, cross-country, tennis, and everyone makes the team at either a varsity or junior varsity level. Programs like basketball, field hockey, softball, and baseball carry a limited squad, but even here, most students who try out make the team. Extracurricular Opportunities - Foxcroft provides a rich environment-one that is intellectually challenging in and out of the classroom. The Academy offers more than twenty clubs and student organizations, including the Latin Club, the Key Club, Asian Culture Club, the French Club, the Drama Club, and a student-run newspaper. Other opportunities include musical theater productions, dance ensembles, art showings, theater productions and marching band. Weekend Life - On Friday nights, many interscholastic sports teams have their games, and everyone cheers for the FA Ponies. Saturdays are often spent skiing or snowboarding at Hermon Mountain or Sugarloaf USA, or taking a trip to L. L. Bean, Boston, or the local YMCA for swimming. Spring and early fall provide opportunities to go to Portland, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and Sebec Lake. An annual trip to New York City, Boston, or Washington, D.C., is scheduled for all boarding students. Foxcroft Academy encourages students to attend a few cultural events each semester. On-campus choices include the regionally recognized fall musical, usually a well-known Broadway show such as Hello, Dolly! or Fiddler on the Roof, and a fall or spring music concert. Admissions Information - Foxcroft Academy seeks students whose academic ability, motivation, and personal integrity will contribute to the school community. The ideal FA student is one who has a willingness to contribute to and gain from the rigorous college and vocational program offerings. Admission is based upon the candidate`s school record, application essay, interview, teacher and counselor recommendations and a standardized test score such as the SSAT, SLEP, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, or CAT. A $75 processing fee is required at the time of application. An interview is required for admissions either on campus or via Skype.Quick Facts:
- SAT Score (average) 1760
- TOEFL Score (average) 92 (11th grade average)
- SLEP Score (average) 58 (entering 10th grade student)
- Number of students: 410
- Number of International Students 90
- Is ESL offered? Yes
- Student: Teacher Ratio 10:1
- Foxcroft Academy accreditations: IB, NEASC, NAIS, ISANNE, MAIS, TABS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Jesse Snow '01, FA Prestigious Award Winner -
- Mr. Peter Caruso, FA Prestigious Award Winner -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Foxcroft Academy cost?
Foxcroft Academy's tuition is approximately $43,750 for boarding students and $18,000 for day students.
What schools are Foxcroft Academy often compared to?
Foxcroft Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fryeburg Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Foxcroft Academy?
The acceptance rate of Foxcroft Academy is 62%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Foxcroft Academy?
Foxcroft Academy famous alumni include: Dr. Jesse Snow '01, FA Prestigious Award Winner and Mr. Peter Caruso, FA Prestigious Award Winner.
What sports does Foxcroft Academy offer?
Foxcroft Academy offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country Running, Diving, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling.
Does Foxcroft Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Foxcroft Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Foxcroft Academy's ranking?
Foxcroft Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students) and Least expensive tuition.
When is the application deadline for Foxcroft Academy?
The application deadline for Foxcroft Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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