Lincoln Academy vs. Brewster Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Lincoln Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Brewster Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 97 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
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.
Brewster Academy is a flourishing, innovative secondary school in one of the most picturesque areas of New England on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and a short drive from the majestic White Mountains yet less than two hours from Boston.
The campus sits along a mile of shoreline with 20 dormitories and attached faculty residences that provide a strong on-campus adult and family presence to this quintessential boarding school community.
Campus is just steps away from a vibrant downtown with cafes, restaurants, and shops.
An imposing academic building dominates the center of campus and a 50,000 square-foot athletics facility is nestled into the hillside, overlooking the playing fields, the lake, and the mountains.
A recently renovated performing arts center is a hub for talent and all-school gatherings.
Take a look for yourself here: http://www.brewsteracademy.org or plan a visit to experience the beauty and community of Brewster.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1801
1820
Campus Size
80 acres
80 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
585
350
% Students of Color
n/a
14%
% International Students
9%
22%
% Students Boarding
10%
85%
Average SAT Score
1245
n/a
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
14
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
15
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
72%
57%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
No
Finances
Endowment Size
n/a
$26 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$51,600
$77,700
Tuition (Day Students)
$15,500
$43,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$35,250
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
n/a
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 19 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
83%
50%
Director of Admissions
Katy Nicketakis
Nick Wilbur
Associate Director of Admissions
Hilary Petersen
Alice Mann
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
15
Sport
Total Sports Offered
15
16
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country Running
Field HockeyGolf
LacrosseSailing
SoccerSoftball
Swimming and DivingTennis
Track and FieldWinter Track
Wrestling
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballClimbing
CrewCross Country
Field HockeyGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Mountain BikingSailing
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
31
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
'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
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Brewster Big FriendsCeridwen (Writing Club)
Diversity ClubInstructional Golf
Robotics TeamSalmagundy (newspaper)
Tour Guides (admissions)
Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced Media GroupCappies
Computer GraphicsDance Team
The Blue and White (Yearbook)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Advanced Strength TrainingConditioning
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)High & Low Ropes Course
Performing Arts ClubYoga