Foxcroft Academy vs. Fryeburg Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Foxcroft Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 97 schools) for:
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Fryeburg Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
Established in 1823, Foxcroft Academy is an independent day and boarding high school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine with IB Certification.
FA`s student body comprises approximately 350 local day students and 100 boarding students hailing from 20+ different nations.
Foxcroft Academy offers the IB Diploma Programme. The Academy`s extensive standards-based curriculum includes 21 accredited AP courses (10 on-site and 11 through partnership), 21 Visual and Performing Arts courses, 24 offerings in Technical Education, 5 World Language programs, 10 Computer Science options, and comprehensive Special Education services.
Foxcroft Academy`s 21 varsity athletic teams have combined to win 20 state championships.
Foxcroft Academy is accredited by New England Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and does not discriminate in its hiring or admissions process as we strive to create the ultimate global community.
Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world.
The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth.
Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1823
1792
Campus Size
125 acres
105 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
410
578
% Students of Color
5%
5%
% International Students
21%
16%
% Students Boarding
22%
25%
Average SAT Score
1270
n/a
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
800 - 1600
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Less than once a month
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
21
20
Number of IB Courses Offered
8
n/a
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
69%
60%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$6 million
$35 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$43,750
$55,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$18,000
$19,900
Tuition (international students)
$51,750
$55,000
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$30,000
$40,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$11,500
$24,575
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
62%
80%
Director of Admissions
Jason I. Tardy
Joseph Manning
Associate Director of Admissions
Miranda Nelson
Christina D. and Ethan W.
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
21
20
Sport
Total Sports Offered
17
22
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country Running
DivingField Hockey
Figure SkatingFootball
GolfIce Hockey
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldWinter Track
Wrestling
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningCycling
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseMountain Biking
Nordic SkiingRock Climbing
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
Winter TrackWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
32
41
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubAsian Culture Club
Chess ClubChinese Club
Civil Rights TeamCooking Club
Cribbage ClubDebate Club
Environment ClubEquestrian Club
French ClubInternational Club
Key ClubLatin Club
Math TeamNational Honor Society
Outdoor ClubPALs
Spanish ClubStudent Council
Vex Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDance Club
Film MakingJazz Band
Marching BandOrchestra
Rock BandTheater
Visual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Club SoccerVolleyball
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admission Tour GuidesArt Activity
BroadcastingConcordians A Capella
Cube Set Satellite ClubDorm Prefects
Environment ClubFA Girl Up
French ClubFrench Honors Society
GAP - Global Ambassadors ProgramGTSA
Interact ClubLibrary Council
Library MonitorsModel United Nations
Mountain BikingPhotography Activity
Residential ProctorRobotics Team
Rock & Jazz EnsembleStrength & Conditioning Activity
Student ProctorsUnified Special Olympics
Writting Tutors
Arts and Music Programs:
All School PlayArt Club
Classical Music EnsembleDay Student Proctor
Eklektic Jazz ChoirFilm Making Club
Fine Arts ClubFire Department
Jazz Rock EnsembleJunior Classical League (Latin Club)
Ladies in Blue - a cappella groupSpanish First Aid
Technology PrefectsTheater
Visual and Performing Arts Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Techno Music Association