Gould Academy (2025 Profile)

5.00 (2 reviews)

Tel: (207) 824-7777

39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217

www.gouldacademy.org

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Gould Academy Photo #1 - A rigorous academic curriculum is at the core of the Gould Academy experience. Our students are innovators, creators, risk-takers, and complex problem solvers.

Gould Academy Photo #2 - Gould Academy offers the only Ski Patrol Program recognized by the National Ski Patrol. Once our students earn their 'jackets,' they are certified to work for the National Ski Patrol at any mountain in the U.S.

Gould Academy Photo #3 - Collaboration is a required and sought after skill in the 21st century work place. Our students graduate with a keen understanding of how to be independent thinkers within the context of teamwork. The result is powerful.

Gould Academy Photo #4 - The Gould Academy Competition Program (GACP) trains high level winter student-athletes in alpine, freestyle, Nordic, and snowboarding. Our student-athletes enjoy dedicated training facilities at Sunday River Ski Resort, six miles from campus. You'll find our GACP athletes competing all over the world.

Gould Academy Photo #5 - From mountain biking and lacrosse, to soccer and skateboarding, to equestrian and basketball. We offer a very diverse selection of competitive sports so that each student may discover or continue to develop their passion.

Gould Academy Photo #6 - Our beautiful 456 acre campus in the heart of the western Maine mountains is a gateway to outdoor experiential learning, research, and play. The Bethel, Maine downtown is a gem offering coffee shops, restaurants, and retailers all within walking distance of campus.

Gould Academy Photo #7 - Rock climbing, hiking, ice climbing canoeing and variety of other outdoor experiences abound in the White Mountains.

Gould Academy Photo #8 - With 11 Steinway pianos on campus, Gould holds the All Steinway School distinction, shared with other schools such as the Yale School of Music and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Through state-of-the-art technology, Gould also offers a distance learning program in partnership with the Manhattan School of Music.

Gould Academy Photo #9 - From painting to blacksmithing, Gould offers an incredible array of visual art courses. Continue your artistic passions or discover the artist within you that you never knew was there. Art students go on to study at the Savannah College of Art, Rhode Island School of Design and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Gould Academy is not just a school. It's a journey of self-discovery.

Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Maine, Gould fosters intellectual exploration and personal growth through a unique blend of rigorous academics and experiential learning.

Here, students challenge their assumptions in a safe, nurturing environment, whether it's through our renowned individual sports programs, cutting-edge Maker Space, or our one-of-a-kind experiential program.

At Gould, we don't just prepare students to earn a diploma-we prepare them for life.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: (Boarding Students) 8-12, PG
Grades: (Day Students) 7-12, PG
Enrollment: 230 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $75,324
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,848
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

School News

Gould Alum Peyton Meader ’22 on MIT All-Indigenous Rocket Launch Team - 11/17/2023
Peyton Meader '22 is a member of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) first all-Indigenous Rocket Team in Cambridge, MA, where she is a second-year chemical engineering student. The team, Doya, ...morerecently placed second in the First Nations Launch international student competition with a blast that reached a height of 1,290 meters. Peyton was featured prominently in an article for the MIT News and on the MIT website, and the story was reported locally by The Bethel Citizen. We're following Peyton's career closely and are among her biggest fans. Congrats, Peyton! hide
Gould Mountain Biking Takes Second Place at New England Championships, First in Eastern Division - 11/02/2023
The Gould Mountain Bike team had an exceptional season this fall, finishing in second place overall last week at the Northern New England Mountain Bike (NNEMTB) Championships and first place ...morein the Eastern Division. Thirty-two teams from three divisions and almost 500 racers competed on the challenging, singletrack-heavy course at Holderness School. Lucie Jezkova '25 was the top Junior Girl racer in the league, a fantastic feat considering she is in her first season. Parker Nellis '25 took the second spot for Junior Boys. hide

Top Rankings

Gould Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

Gould Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

8-12, PG

9-12

Grades Offered (Day)

7-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Neurodiversity

n/a

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1836

1907

Campus Size

456 acres

125 acres

School Motto

Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.

School Calendar

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Student Body

Enrollment

230 students

319 students

% Students of Color

27%

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

60%

70%

Average SAT Score

1220
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Less than once a month

Weekly

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Mountain casual

Casual

Average Class Size

9 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

73%

72%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$75,324

$66,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$54,848

$36,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

SSAT Required

Yes

Acceptance Rate

97%

64%

Director of Admissions

Kristen Kaschub

Application URL

Online Application

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AB Calculus, BC Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Government Comparative, Honors Senior Math(topics include Calculus BC), Physics, Stastistics, US History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Blue Key, Community Service Club, Global Student Organization, Gould Goes Green, Math Team, Model UN, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Chorus, Drama Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Maine Adaptive Ski Coaching, On-Snow Instructing Program, Recreational Skiing

College Matriculation

Year: 2013 - 2018

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

St. Lawrence University

University of Vermont

Boston University

Saint Michael's College

University of Colorado, Boulder

Drexel University

Suffolk University

University of Main

Bates

Hobart William Smith

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School Notes

Private High School for Boys and Girls
Grades 9-12, Postgraduate and Winter Term for Grades 7-8
Boarding School in the Mountains of Maine
Founded in 1836 and located in the historic mountain village of Bethel, Maine, Gould celebrates winter through an unparalleled partnership with Sunday River Resort. Students experience the mountain by becoming ski patrollers and instructors, sliding on rails and racing through gates, or discovering a lifelong passion by simply learning to ski and ride. We flip our daily schedule in the winter and begin our days on snow to take advantage of the best conditions, returning to campus for academics in the afternoon. Sunday River is one of the largest ski and snowboard resorts in the Eastern United States, and we explore every acre of terrain.
Academics at Gould are both challenging and inspiring. Our innovative faculty offers unique and intentional experiential opportunities you won't find at other schools. Hand-build your own skis or snowboard. Pilot underwater robots in the Marlon Family IDEAS Center, Gould's maker space. Investigate the natural world surrounding campus in Environmental Science. Develop your artistic passions, hammering iron in the blacksmithing forge. Become a world traveler with your ninth-grade classmates, and go on a winter camping expedition in the White Mountains in our signature Four Point Program.
Gould Academy delivers an exceptional residential boarding school experience. The dorms are an extension of the classroom where students learn to live independently and engage with a vibrant community. At the heart of every Gould journey is a network of caring adults to mentor students and help shape their future. Advisors, coaches, teachers, and dorm parents become trusted adults that students can depend on.
We prepare students for the biggest test there is. Life.
LD types supported: Neurodiversity
Gould Academy accreditations: TABS, NEASC, NAIS
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lauren Jacobs ’03, PhD - Outdoor educator. Read more at https://www.gouldacademy.org/alumni/connect/an-outside-chance
- Phil Coupe ’86 - Business owner. Read more at https://www.gouldacademy.org/alumni/connect/a-revolution-around-the-sun
- Troy Murphy '10 - Olympian. Watch his commencement address with Donnie Pelletier at https://www.facebook.com/GouldAcademy/videos/2019-gould-academy-commencement-speeches/270561227086095/

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gould Academy cost?

Gould Academy's tuition is approximately $75,324 for boarding students and $54,848 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Gould Academy?

The acceptance rate of Gould Academy is 97%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.

Who are famous alumni from Gould Academy?

Gould Academy famous alumni include: Lauren Jacobs ’03, PhD, Phil Coupe ’86 and Troy Murphy '10.

What sports does Gould Academy offer?

Gould Academy offers 24 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Orienteering, Riding, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Track and Field. Gould Academy is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.

Does Gould Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Gould Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Gould Academy's ranking?

Gould Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Gould Academy?

The application deadline for Gould Academy is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Gould Academy Alumni #1
Class of 2003
5.003/12/2020
University of Rhode Island

Gould Academy has an incredible history of experiential learning that continues on to the present. Learning happens in the classroom, but it also happens outside of it. From the 4 Point programs, most notably, to. . .

Gould Academy Alumni #2
Class of 2011
5.0012/5/2016
Stetson University

Gould Academy's four-point program is what sets it apart from other schools. This program is defined by what each grade does during the weeks between 2nd trimester and Spring break. Grade 9 embarks on an. . .

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