Washington Academy
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.
P.O. Box 190, 66 Cutler Road, East Machias, Maine, USA 04630
207-255-8301
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
- Application Deadline: Rolling
- Application Fee: $50
- International Application Fee: $50
- Accept TABS Admission Application: Yes
- Founded: 1792
- Campus Size: 55 acres
- Grades Offered: 9th-post-grad
- Accredited by: NEASC
Student Body
|
WA |
Boarding
Grades 9th-post-grad |
Day
Grades 9th-12th |
Total |
|
Girls |
35 |
175 |
210 |
|
Boys |
65 |
175 |
240 |
|
Total |
100 |
350 |
450 |
Tuition and Financial Aid
- 7-Day Boarding: N/A
- 5-Day Boarding: N/A
- Day Tuition Fee: N/A
- Payment Plans: Offered
- Need-Based Aid: Offered
- Students Receiving Aid: 12.00%
- Average Awarded: $8,800
School Finances
- Merit Scholarships: Offered
- Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0.00%
- Average Merit Scholarship: $0
- Current Endowment: $0
- Per Student Endowment: $0
Average Class Size: 16
Full Time Teachers: 41
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 46.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11/1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Number of AP Courses Offered: 7
Advanced/Enrichment Programs
- 5-Day Boarding，AP Courses，Distance Learning，Post Graduate Year
Support Programs
- ADD/ADHD Support，College Counseling，ESL: Beginning，ESL: Intermediate，ESL: Advanced，Learning Differences Support，Peer Tutoring
English:
- Creative Writing，Honors，Literature
History:
- Honors，United States History，World History
Foreign Languages:
- Chinese-Mandarin，French，Spanish，Latin
Humanities/Social Sciences:
Sciences:
Math:
- Algebra，Calculus，Functions，Geometry，Statistics，Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
Music:
Performing/Visual Arts:
Special Programs:
- Community Service，Internships，Outdoor Education
AP Courses Available:
- Biology，Calculus AB，Calculus BC，English Language，English Literature，European History，Spanish Language，US History
Department Director: Robin Gautier
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 3，No. of Girls Dorms: 1，No. of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities: Game Room ，Laundry Facilities ，Lounge ，Wireless Internet ，Vending Machines
Dress Code: Casual
Student Life
Facilites
- Baseball field(s)，Basketball court(s)，Volleyball court(s)，Indoor basketball court(s)
Clubs and Organizations
- Astronomy Club，Chess Club，Community Service，Debate Club，Dorm Proctors，Drama Club，Environmental Club，Fencing，Foreign Language Clubs，International Clubs，Literary Magazine，Math Club，Model UN，National Honor Society，Newspaper，Outing Club，Peer Tutoring，Pep Club，Photography，Student Activities，Student Government，Student Publications，Weightlifting，Yearbook
Athletics Department Director: Blaine Steeves
Arts
- Art Club，Choral Music，Drama Club，Guitar Ensemble，Jazz Ensemble，Pep Band，Tech Crew，Theater
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball，Basketball，Cheerleading，Cross-Country Running，Golf，Soccer，Softball，Swimming，Tennis，Track and Field，Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Bowling，Fencing，Swimming，Table Tennis，Weight Lifting
Department Director: Nicholas Umphrey
College Information
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 85.00%
Summer English Language Institute
August 02, 2010 to August 27, 2010
Washington Academy's Summer English Institute is for students ages 13-19, who want to improve their English skills. All levels of English ability are welcome and students will be assessed upon their arrival. Based on the faculty's assessment of each student, our Master's level instructors will creat
