Washington Academy
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630
East Machias, ME 04630
Tel: (207)255-8301
- 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.
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- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Washington Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 7-12 |
| 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 | 1792 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 75 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 400 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 5% | 23% |
| % International Students | 20% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 20% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1290 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 46% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $4 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $40,500 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $12,000 | $31,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 25% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Robin Moloff-Gautier | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 18 |
| 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 | 17 | 16 |
| 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 | 16 | 23 |
| 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) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- 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
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Kents Hill, ME 04349
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Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
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