Fryeburg Academy
- "Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world.
- The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth.
- Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship.".
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| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Fryeburg Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1792 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 105 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 578 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 13%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 16%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 25%
|
66%
|
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1430 - 2200 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | 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 | 20 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 45%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $22 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$49,250 | $52,698 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$17,900 | $28,400 |
| Tuition international students | $49,250 | $47,400 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) |
$35,000 | $38,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 43%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $24,575 | $22,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 80%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Joseph Manning | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Abby Chaffee and Beth Ross | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 16 |
| Courses | Advanced Latin, Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced Placement Calculus BC, Advanced Placement Chemistry, Advanced Placement Computer AB, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, Advanced Placement French Language, Advanced Placement Modern European History, Advanced Placement Music Theory, Advanced Placement Physics, Advanced Placement Spanish Language, Advanced Placement Statistics, Advanced Placement United States History, History 101/102, Organic Chemistry | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cycling, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Winter Track, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 43 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Admission Tour Guides, All School Play, Art Club, Big Band, Birth of the Cool Combo, Chorus, Climbing Club, Dorm Prefects, Eklektic Jazz Choir, Environment Club, Film Making Club, Fine Arts Club, French Club, Fryeburg Academy Community Endeavors, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Health Club Membership, Ice Skating, Interact Club, International Club, Intramural Sports, Jazz Club, Latin Club, Math Team, National Honor Society, One Act Play, | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2012 - 2016 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Maine | 48 | |
| University of Southern Maine | 31 | |
| Michigan State University | 14 | |
| Pennsylvania State University | 14 | |
| University of Washington | 8 | |
| University of California, San Diego | 6 | |
| Suffolk University | 5 | |
| Syracuse University | 5 | |
| Columbia College Chicago | 4 | |
| Saint Anselm College | 4 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world. The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth. Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship. Within this context, the Academy''s challenging and comprehensive academic program, enriched by a varied co-curriculum provides the knowledge and skills necessary for success in higher education and the workplace.
- Fryeburg Academy is set in a classic New England village, in the foothills of Mount Washington and the White Mountains. It's a community of real people, offering a sense of belonging to all who enter, and a backbone of support to all who stay. It's close to the ocean, rivers, lakes, ski areas and 750,000 acres of National Forest. Outdoor activities are limitless every season of the year.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, ISANNE
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David Rohde - New York Times investigative journalist
- Rufus Porter - painter and founder of Scientific American
- Spaulding Gray - actor and playwright
- Marcus Nash - U.S. olympic nordic ski racer
- James Farrington - US representative from New Hampshire (1828-1831)
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