Washington Academy (2025 Profile)

PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630

Washington Academy Photo #1 - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.

Washington Academy Photo #2 - Students can choose Art, Honors Art, AP Studio Art, as well as performance art, including music and dance classes.

Washington Academy Photo #3 - Washington Academy celebrates 225 years of excellence in education!

Washington Academy Photo #4 - Washington Academy's Innovation Center brings media, digital animation, and virtual reality coding classes together with the computer applications, engineering and robotics classes to give students access to state of the art technology and skills.

Washington Academy Photo #5 - WA's 29 athletic teams are led by its Boys Varsity Soccer program. They captured the State title two years in a row.... Football, Girls Soccer, Volleyball, Cheering, Basketball, and Swimming, as well as the WA Track & Field Team, which holds several State records thanks to a competitive program, are the most popular sports at WA.

Washington Academy Photo #6 - A rigorous academic curriculum, small classes, honors and AP levels, college courses combine with career technology classes such as nursing, culinary arts, marine technologies & boat building, marketing & entrepreneurship, law, and business to make WA one of the most comprehensive high schools in the USA.

Washington Academy's learning formula starts with the school's accomplished faculty.

Add 100 different courses and an energetic student body and you get a thriving academic environment that is highly individualized.

The Academy offers a variety of courses at different difficulty levels so that everyone, no matter what their learning style, can reach their potential.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 400 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $40,500
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Washington Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

Washington Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1792

1907

Campus Size

75 acres

125 acres

Colors

White, Maroon

School Calendar

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Student Body

Enrollment

400 students

319 students

% Students of Color

27%

% International Students

20%

21%

% Students Boarding

20%

67%

Average SAT Score

1290
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

13 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

46%

72%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$4 million

$30 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$40,500

$66,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

n/a

$35,500

% Students on Financial Aid

25%

40%

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Director of Admissions

Robin Moloff-Gautier

Application URL

Online Application

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP European History, AP Language & Comp, AP Latin, AP Literature, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP Studio Art, AP US History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Environment Club, International Club, Math Team, Model UN, National Honor Society, Outing Club, Robotics Team, Silver Quill Literary Magazine, Student Council, Yearbook Committee

Arts and Music Programs:
A Capella, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, Tri-M National Music Honor Society

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski and Snowboard Club

College Matriculation

Year:

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

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School Notes

School Motto: Igniting Minds. Inspiring Futures.
School Mascot: Raiders
92% of graduates go on to post-secondary programs, college or university.
Washington Academy sits on 75 acres with 10 major buildings.
WA is 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.
Students provide over 500 hours of community service.
Thirteen advanced placement courses are offered.
Washington Academy offers a variety of summer programs, including two levels of ESL in a 4 week summer program in August.
100+ courses including Mandarin Chinese and Coastal Ecology.
15 staff and faculty members reside on campus.
Washington Academy accreditations: The New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ben Teer '10, notable for individual honors in athletics -
- Leon Look ’49, recognized for contributions in sports -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Washington Academy cost?

Washington Academy's tuition is approximately $40,500 for boarding students.

Who are famous alumni from Washington Academy?

Washington Academy famous alumni include: Ben Teer '10, notable for individual honors in athletics and Leon Look ’49, recognized for contributions in sports.

What sports does Washington Academy offer?

Washington Academy offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.

What is Washington Academy's ranking?

Washington Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Washington Academy?

The application deadline for Washington Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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