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B 5.0 Maine, US
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School Overview

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Overall
B
Matriculation B+
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B+
Community C
Reviews B
Washington Academy has a rich heritage focused on success for the individual. Located on a newly renovated campus in a safe, coastal community in Maine, the Academy has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1 and extensive offerings in art; music; math; science; digital video editing,Coastal Studies and Outdoor Leadership. The Academy prides itself on a caring faculty and unique courses in boat building and culinary arts. Other offerings include AP and honors classes, athletics, certified nursing assistant course and theater. The school offers both boys' and girls' dormitories as well as host family placement.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$49,500
Enrollment
400
International Students
22.5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
46%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:14
Endowment
$4 million
AP
7
Average SAT Score
1290
Class Size
13
Boarding %
22.5

Matriculation

(2014)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Harvard College 1 +
#4 Columbia University 1 +
#4 Stanford University 1 +
#4 University of Chicago 1 +
#7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#15 Cornell University 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(7)
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Physics 1
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Physics 1
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(22)
Drama
Chinese Club
Envirothon
National Honor Society
Sustainability Club
Student Council
Drama
Chinese Club
Envirothon
National Honor Society
Sustainability Club
Student Council
Teens4Christ
Homecoming Committee
A Capella Washin' Tones
Jazz Ensemble
Junior Prom Committee
LGBTQIA+
Math Team
Art Club
Tri-M (Modern Music Masters) Honor Society
Chess Club Maine State Science Fair
Book Club
Sources of Strength
Crafting For a Cause
International/Community Activities
Science Club
Swim Club
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Arts

(11)
A Cappella
Dance
Jazz
Music
Play Production
Theater
A Cappella
Dance
Jazz
Music
Play Production
Theater
Digital Art
Media
Photography
Studio Art
Watercolor
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Contact Info

http://www.washingtonacademy.org
66 Cutler Road East Machias, ME 04630
207-255-8301 x 210
admissions@washingtonacademy.org
Maine

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1792
Campus Size: 75 acres
Boarding Rate: 23%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS, SLATE, TOEFL, Jr.
School Code:
SSAT: 8032
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Frequently Ask Questions about Washington Academy

Tell me a bit about Washington Academy.
Washington Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Maine, US. It was founded 1792 , and currently has about 400 students, 22.50% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.washingtonacademy.org.
Does Washington Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Washington Academy is offering 7 AP courses.

Washington Academy also have 46% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Washington Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2014, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Columbia University, Stanford University and University of Chicago.
What is the application requirement for Washington Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Washington Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Washington Academy?
The total fee for Washington Academy in 2024 is $49,500 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 admissions@washingtonacademy.org .
Where is Washington Academy located?
Washington Academy is located in the State of Maine of USA.
How popular is Washington Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Washington Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 358 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Washington Academy has been favorited by 45 users.
How do I complete an application for Washington Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Washington Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Washington Academy’s official site: http://www.washingtonacademy.org or call them at 207-255-8301 x 210.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Washington Academy?
The overall rating for Washington Academy is B.

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

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Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Logan International Airport

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