Lincoln Academy has served its community for more than 200 years, providing a comprehensive education to a diverse population of students.
Lincoln Academy is an authentic American High School located in the picturesque coastal town of Newcastle Maine, offering 160+ classes including 20 AP courses and strong programs in STEM and arts.
A non-sectarian private school with a boarding program, LA serves 600 total students including 60 boarding students from 18 countries around the world.
Boarding students enjoy a small inclusive dorm community after school, while learning with a much larger population of students. There's a place for you at Lincoln Academy.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $51,600
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $15,500
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Lincoln Academy senior named National Merit Finalist - 04/01/2025Lincoln Academy senior Jayden Brown is a National Merit Finalist after three rounds of selection. He will attend Brown University in the fall.
- Lincoln Academy 3-peats as 'Best in Maine' - 03/07/2025For the third year in a row, Lincoln Academy was named Best Private Secondary School in Down East magazine's annual Best of Maine issue.Winners of the "Best of Maine" awards ...moreare nominated and voted on by readers of Down East Magazine and voted on in many categories, including education. hide
- Mr. Page, the spirit of Lincoln Academy to retire - 03/07/2025Phil Page, the spirit of Lincoln Academy, has announced he will retire after almost 49 years in education.Page has been the face of LA for many of those years, waving ...morea LA flag during the homecoming parade, leading cheers at school assemblies, organizing spirit week, leading the student body in reciting the school song, or being a cheerleader and supporter at all athletic events. hide
Top Rankings
Lincoln Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1801
1907
Campus Size
80 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
585 students
319 students
% International Students
9%
21%
% Students Boarding
10%
67%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
20
18
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
72%
72%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$51,600
$66,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$15,500
$35,500
Summer Program Cost
$5,000
(includes tuition, dormitory accommodations, meals, activities, health insurance, airport transfers)
(includes tuition, dormitory accommodations, meals, activities, health insurance, airport transfers)
% Students on Financial Aid
45%
40%
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83%
64%
Director of Admissions
Katy Nicketakis
Associate Director of Admissions
Hilary Petersen
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
20
18
Courses
AP 2D Art & Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language & Culture, AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language & Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
31
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
'The Talon' School Newspaper, Card and board games, Chess Team, Civil Rights Team, Climate Action Club, Computer Science Club, Debate Team, Future Farmers of America, Japanese Club, Library Team, Meditation Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Outing Club, Peer Tutoring Club, Rocketry Club, Storytelling Club, VEX Robotics Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Knitting Club, National Art Honor Society, Performing Arts Workshop, Photography Club, String Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports, Flag Football, Rugby, Sailing Team, Ski Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Yoga
'The Talon' School Newspaper, Card and board games, Chess Team, Civil Rights Team, Climate Action Club, Computer Science Club, Debate Team, Future Farmers of America, Japanese Club, Library Team, Meditation Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Outing Club, Peer Tutoring Club, Rocketry Club, Storytelling Club, VEX Robotics Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Knitting Club, National Art Honor Society, Performing Arts Workshop, Photography Club, String Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports, Flag Football, Rugby, Sailing Team, Ski Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Yoga
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Lincoln Academy is a co-educational private boarding and day school for grades 9 - 12 located in beautiful, coastal Maine, one hour from Portland. We are grounded in community, global in vision, and rich in opportunity. We enroll 60 boarding students (maximum of 10 Spanish speakers) from 15+ countries, out of a total school population of 600. Lincoln Academy offers 160+ total classes, including 20 AP courses. We have a maximum class size of 16 and offer a wide range of classes with personalized schedules for each student. Students choose 6 or 7 classes, including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and lots of electives. Two of our strongest programs are arts and STEM. We offer 34 arts classes including chorus, band, theater, film, ceramics, painting, photography, jewelry making, graphic design, and more. We have a modern STEM center featuring classes like robotics, computer science, hands-on shop classes in wood and metal making, website design, and engineering. Our location is amazing, our campus is an easy 10 minute walk from the lovely and vibrant town of Damariscotta where there are coffee shops, restaurants, stores, and access to the ocean. Students are able to walk down town after school and on the weekends. We also provide trips to the local YMCA (gym), grocery store, and other activities after school. Weekend activities include hiking, kayaking, movies, bowling, firepits on campus, game nights, and other activities with local students. We offer ski trips to local mountains on Thursday evenings as well as weekend days in the winter. All boarding students live in the same dormitory: Kiah Bailey Hall. This comfortable and well-cared for dorm was built 8 years ago. Students live in double rooms (guarantee different languages in each room) and have access to a full kitchen, music room, main lounge with ping pong table, outdoor patio, and small lounges with workout equipment and TVs. There are 6 families that live in the dorm and take care of the students - all dorm families are teachers and have many years of experience. The dorm is divided into 5 wings, and each wing (12 students) share a bathroom and laundry facilities. Each bathroom has 3 sinks, showers, and toilets. Community service is very important in the Lincoln Academy boarding experience. Sports are competitive, particularly soccer, cross country, golf, basketball, wrestling, and tennis. Fall sports: boys soccer, girls soccer, cross country, golf, girls field hockey Winter sports: boys basketball, girls basketball, swimming, wrestling, cheerleading, indoor track & field Spring sports: girls softball, boys baseball, girls tennis, boys tennis, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, outdoor track & field We offer 30+ clubs and extracurricular activities. Some of the most popular ones include: debate team, model UN, volleyball, robotics, esports. In 2024, we were the #1 Robotics team in the state of Maine and our one-act play has won the regional competition 16 out of the past 17 years. We had 4 students qualify for the debate team US championship in 2024 and our math team was also regional champions. Lincoln Academy. There's a Place for You!
- Lincoln Academy accreditations: NEASC, TABS, AISAP, EMA
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lincoln Academy cost?
Lincoln Academy's tuition is approximately $51,600 for boarding students and $15,500 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Lincoln Academy?
The acceptance rate of Lincoln Academy is 83%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
What sports does Lincoln Academy offer?
Lincoln Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling.
Does Lincoln Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Lincoln Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Lincoln Academy's ranking?
Lincoln Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Lincoln Academy?
The application deadline for Lincoln Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Lincoln Academy is located at a beautiful campus by the coast of Maine which makes it a very unique experience that not all boarding schools can offer and makes the experience for the international students. . .
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The nearest boarding school to Lincoln Academy is Kents Hill School (34.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
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(207) 685-1606
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(207) 685-1606
34.1
9-12, PG
250
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(207) 824-7777
67
8-12, PG
7-12, PG
7-12, PG
230
578 students 70.1 miles 745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
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9-12, PG
578
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(207) 564-8664
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
79.9
9-12, PG
410
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