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Overview

Since 1883, Houghton Academy has offered a traditional, college-preparatory education based on a Christian worldview. Positive, hard-working students develop a global perspective while living on a safe, rural campus with peers from around the world.
Houghton Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool
C Boarding
B- Matriculation
C Academics
C Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B Reviews
Boarding Grades: 7-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $38,000
Day S. Tuition: $7,675
# of Students: 145
Boarding Rate: 55%
Teacher:Student: 1:13%
International Student: 54%
AP Courses: 14
Endowment: $690/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 54%
SAT: 1225/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
#194 Biola University 1
#263 Point Park University 1
Houghton College 1
Penn State University Park 1
Washington Adventist University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 14)
Microeconomics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Macroeconomics
English Language and Composition
Psychology
World History
Art History
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Sports

(Total 5)
Basketball
Cheerleading
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 11)
Band
Choir
Handbell Choir
Ski/Snowboard Club
Yearbook
Community Service Club
National Honor Society
Student Senate
Worship Team
Badminton Club
Band
Choir
Handbell Choir
Ski/Snowboard Club
Yearbook
Community Service Club
National Honor Society
Student Senate
Worship Team
Badminton Club
Drama Club
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Arts

(Total 8)
Band
Choir
Music
Art History
Digital Photography
Studio Art
Art
Design
Band
Choir
Music
Art History
Digital Photography
Studio Art
Art
Design
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Contact Info

Official website
9790 Thayer Street Houghton, NY 14744
585-567-8115
admissionsteam@houghton.academy
New York

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1883
Campus Size: 25 acres
Boarding Rate: 55%
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: 02/14
Interview: Zoom, Admission Travel to China, WeChat, WhatsApp
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL,SAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 2144
SSAT: 4025

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Q&A

(Total 3)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Houghton Academy

Tell me a bit about Houghton Academy.
Houghton Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1883 , and currently has about 145 students, 54.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.houghtonacademy.org.
Does Houghton Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Houghton Academy is offering 14 AP courses.

Houghton Academy also have 54% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Houghton Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Carnegie Mellon University, SUNY University at Buffalo, Biola University, Point Park University and Houghton College.
What is the application requirement for Houghton Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Houghton Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Houghton Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Houghton Academy in 2024 is $38,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissionsteam@houghton.academy .
Where is Houghton Academy located?
Houghton Academy is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Houghton Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Houghton Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 269 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Houghton Academy has been favorited by 68 users.
How to start with an application with Houghton Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Houghton Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Houghton Academy’s official site: http://www.houghtonacademy.org or call them at 585-567-8115.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Houghton Academy?
Yes, here are few: The Gow School, Buffalo Seminary and Fort Erie International Academy.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Houghton Academy?
The overall rating for Houghton Academy is C.

The section ratings of Houghton Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
C for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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