Gould Academy
Gould Academy is more than a 9-12 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 an individualized educational experience with active mentoring.
Students grow through experiential learning, international travel, arts workshops, service projects, and independent study in Gould`s Four Point Program
Gould`s partnership with the Manhattan School of Music, the Marlon Family IDEAS Center where students collaborate, design, build, and put their ideas into action, and the Art Cottage complete with blacksmithing, ceramics, and individual, college-level art studios.
Located in Bethel, Maine, Gould students enjoy living in a lively New England village with access to Sunday River Ski Resort only 10 minutes away.
With 40 kilometers of trails on campus for mountain biking and Nordic skiing, Gould's campus is ideally located at the edge of the White Mountains, with opportunities for hiking, paddling, climbing, biking, fishing, skiing, and just about any other outdoor activity one could imagine at their doorstep.
In an environment that values both individuality and community, Gould prepares academically motivated students for college and helps them to become independent-minded, ethical citizens who will lead lives of purpose, action, excellence, and compassion in a dynamic world.
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- 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. . .
- 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. . .
Top Rankings
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Gould Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 107 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Small student body (number of students)
- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- School History Oldest founding date
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Gould Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12, PG | 5-12 |
| 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 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 456 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 210 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 4% | 25% |
| % International Students | 23% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 70% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1220 | * 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 (blouses, collared shirts, knit sweaters, fleeces, Gould branded sweatshirts, khakis, jeans, corduroys, dress slacks, Carhartts, skirts and dresses (mid-thigh or longer), shorts (>5 inch inseam), sneakers, dress shoes/sandals/boots) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 18 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 73% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $20 million | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $64,200 | $59,750 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $39,600 | $33,500 |
| Tuition international students | $2,500 | $54,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 42% | 40% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Greg Miller | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 18 |
| 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 | 16 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | 23 |
| 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: Farm and Forest, Maine Adaptive Ski Coaching, On-Snow Instructing Program, Recreational Skiing | |
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 worldview 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: ADHD / Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
- Gould Academy accreditations: TABS, NEASC, NAIS
Profile last updated: 09/14/2021
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