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Maine Central Institute

295 Main Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
Tel: 207-487-2282
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  • Maine Central Institute is an independent college preparatory day and boarding school founded in 1866.
  • MCI pledges to provide a rigorous, comprehensive educational program to a multicultural student body with a wide range of abilities and interests.
  • In a safe and caring atmosphere, students will acquire knowledge, self-esteem, social responsibility, and the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for global citizenship and lifelong learning.
  • In a safe and caring atmosphere, students will acquire knowledge, self-esteem, social responsibility, and the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for global citizenship and lifelong learning.
  • For Grade 9-12, 20 credits, completion of Manson Essay (college-level) & Senior Project are required for graduation.
Definition of Terms 
2016 School Data
 Maine Central Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College Prep College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1866 1910
Campus Size 23 acres 110 acres

Student Body

Enrollment 480 students 300 students
% Students of Color
5%
20%
% International Students
15%
20%
% Students Boarding
20%
68%
Average SAT Score 1832 * National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual
(collared shirt, khaki pants, jacket)		 Casual
Average Class Size 12 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:7
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered 18 16
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
70%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes

Finances

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)		 $42,000 $51,400
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)		 $10,000 $28,200
Tuition international students $42,000 $47,400
% Students on Financial Aid
20%
35%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No

Admission

Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required No Yes
Director of AdmissionsClint M. Williams

Course Listings

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered 18 16
CoursesAdvanced Placement Biology with lab, Advanced Placement Calculus AB , Advanced Placement Calculus BC , Advanced Placement Chemistry with lab, Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, Advanced Placement Physics C Electricity and Magnetism, Advanced Placement Physics C Mechanics, Advanced Placement US History and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition , Advancement Placement Statistics, Anatomy Dual Enrollment , AP Art / Advanced Art, AP U.S. Government and Politics, Honors Humanities History IV, Humanities I Honors English, Humanities I Honors History, Humanities II Honors English, Humanities II Honors History , Physiology Dual Enrollment

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered 18 14
SportsBallet, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations 41 23
ExtracurricularsAomori Travelers, Art Club, Ballet, Ballroom Dance, Calligraphy Club, Captains Club, Chess Club, Creative Writing Club, Cultural Diversity Club, Dorm Prefects, Drama Club, Fencing Club, French Club, Future Educators, Future Problem Solvers, Go Green Club, Jazz Club, Key Club, Kindness Krew, Lacrosse, Longboard Club, Masardis, Math Team, Model UN, National Honor Society,

School Notes

    Maine Central Institute is a traditional day and boarding program with college preparatory academics and a wide variety of athletics, arts, music, theatre, and on campus clubs and activities. The student body is made of people from all over the world and including many different parts of the US. Maine Central Institute Academic highlights: 
  • Manson Essay: It is a distinguished Junior essay (college-level) requirement originating in the late 1800's. All Juniors spend months researching and writing on a topic of their choice and end the assignment with an oral presentation of their essay in front of their peers. 
  • One to One ipad program: in 2013, MCI made a commitment to technology use in and out of the classroom by providing iPADs for all students and faculty members. Ipad and apple TV is used in our curriculum.
  • Senior project: It is a capstone assessment, integrating students' mastery of communication skills, research techniques, public speaking conventions, and organization for independent, self-directed learning. Students devote five weeks to their chosen learning objectives, then present their knowledge and product to peers, family and community members. 
  • Bossov Ballet program: it offers pre-professional syllabus prepares students for a professional ballet career.
  • School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, NAIS, ISANNE, SBSA, SSATB, NAFSA, MAIS, CSS, CASE, MPA, NACAS, THE COLLEGE BOARD
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Sam Cassell - Post Graduate Basketball
    • Caron Butlet - Post Graduate Basketball
    • Lori Celeste - Bossov Ballet Theatre
    • Johanna Reuter - Bossov Ballet Theatre
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  • Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
  • Students: 480 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $42,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $10,000
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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