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Lincoln Academy

5.00 (1 review)
81 Academy Hill Newcastle ME 04553
Tel: (207) 563-3596 Ext. 1107
lincolnacademy.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $53,300
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $16,500
  • Acceptance rate: 83%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Lincoln Academy Photo #4 - Our historic Main Building was built in 1825. English and Social Sciences classes take place here.
Lincoln Academy Photo #5 - Lincoln Academy's art program is also strong. Take classes in painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, jewelry making, and lots more.
Lincoln Academy Photo #6 - Science classes are hands-on and include a lot of lab experiments to increase learning.
Lincoln Academy Photo #7 - Weekend activities include lots of nature activities like hiking, kayaking, and swimming. Lincoln Academy is located in an incredibly beautiful place.
Lincoln Academy Photo #8 - Campus buildings are a mix of old and new. This is ATEC, our applied technology and engineering center.
Lincoln Academy Photo #9 - Homecoming is a whole community event, with a parade between the town and the school! Here, boys on the soccer team wave to the crowd.
Lincoln Academy Photo #10 - The sun sets over the beautiful Lincoln Academy campus!
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About the School

  • 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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $53,300
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $16,500
  • Acceptance rate: 83%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Lincoln Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
School History
Oldest founding date

School Overview

2026 School Data
Lincoln Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
8-12
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
1801
1906
Campus Size
80 acres
125 acres
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 11, 2027
School Motto
There's a Place for You.

Student Body

Enrollment
600 students
320 students
% International Students
9%
21%
% Students Boarding
10%
65%
Average SAT Score
1250
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
980 - 1360
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
14 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
71%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
# of AP Courses Offered
20
18
Courses
AP 2D Art & DesignAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP Environmental Science
AP European HistoryAP French Language & Culture
AP Language & CompositionAP Literature & Composition
AP MacroeconomicsAP Music Theory
AP Physics CAP Psychology
AP Spanish Language & CultureAP Statistics
AP United States History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$20 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$53,300
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$16,500
$40,000
% Students on Financial Aid
60%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
Yes
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Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
83%
64%
Director of Admissions
Katy Nicketakis
none
Associate Director of Admissions
Hilary Petersen
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country Running
Field HockeyGolf
LacrosseSailing
SoccerSoftball
Swimming and DivingTennis
Track and FieldWinter Track
Wrestling
School Mascot
Eagles

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
31
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
'The Talon' School NewspaperCard and board games
Chess TeamCivil Rights Team
Climate Action ClubComputer Science Club
Debate TeamFuture Farmers of America
Japanese ClubLibrary Team
Meditation ClubModel UN
National Honor SocietyOuting Club
Peer Tutoring ClubRocketry Club
Storytelling ClubVEX Robotics Team


Arts and Music Programs:
Knitting ClubNational Art Honor Society
Performing Arts WorkshopPhotography Club
String Orchestra


Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSportsFlag Football
RugbySailing Team
Ski ClubUltimate Frisbee
VolleyballYoga

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
89%
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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!
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lincoln Academy cost?
Lincoln Academy's tuition is approximately $53,300 for boarding students and $16,500 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.
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).

Student & Alumni Reviews

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Class of 2024
5.00
Universidad de Navarra, Spain
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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  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $53,300
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $16,500
  • Acceptance rate: 83%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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