Gould Academy
- Gould Academy is more than a 9-12 independent college prep school.
- It`s a place where students participate actively in shaping their education by taking advantage of opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
- The result is a co-created, individualized educational experience with active mentoring through multimodal learning.
- These modalities include experiential learning and international travel through Gould`s Four Point Program, partnerships with outside resources like Gould`s distance learning partnership with the Manhattan School of Music, and Gould`s IDEAS Center where students collaborate, design and build their ideas and put them into action.
- At Gould students are both supported and challenged as they discover and foster their own interests in a creative and disciplined manner.Located in Bethel, Maine, Gould students have the multiple advantages of living in a lively New England village with access to Sunday River Ski Resort.
- With structured athletic on-snow programs, avenues for recreation, and opportunities to appreciate the natural world, Sunday River is an important learning venue for all students.
- In an environment that values both individuality and community, Gould students earn the confidence, self-direction and capacity for global thinking that equips them for purposeful lives of active citizenship and self-defined success in our world.
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| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Gould 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 | 1836 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 456 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 255 students | 310 students |
| % Students of Color | 4% | 21% |
| % International Students | 20% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 78% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Monthly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 73% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $14 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $61,350 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $37,800 | $30,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 43% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Rebecca Andreozzi | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Bryan Johansmeyer | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 17 |
| Courses | Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Government Comparative, Honors Senior Math(topics include Calculus BC), Physics, Stastistics, US History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 15 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 17 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Blue Key, Community Service Club, Farm and Forest, Gould Goes Green, Polar Bear Club, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Band, Chorus, Drama Club Recreational Athletic Programs: On-Snow Instructing Program, Outing Club, Recreational Skiing, Recreational Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Strength Training, Winter Emergency Care | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2013 - 2018 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| St. Lawrence University | 13 | |
| University of Vermont | 10 | |
| Boston University | 9 | |
| Saint Michael's College | 9 | |
| University of Colorado, Boulder | 9 | |
| Drexel University | 8 | |
| Suffolk University | 8 | |
| University of Main | 8 | |
| Bates | 7 | |
| Hobart William Smith | 7 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
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We know and respect that we have the greatest window of opportunity to make life changing connections with each student:
- to encourage creative and conceptual thinking
- to teach problem solving
- to advance social maturity
- to present physical and mental challenges
- to expand a student's world view It's the time to connect. We do it in the classroom, the lab, in the mountains, in the dorm, while traveling throughout the world and while serving our local community. The high school years are a critical period, a defining moment in every young adult`s life.At Gould, it is our enduring commitment to connect with each student to achieve his or her academic and personal best - from our first welcome on campus to the last handshake at graduation.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
- Gould Academy accreditations: TABS, NEASC, NAIS
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