Lee Academy

Lee, Maine, USA view map
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

Lee Academy is a college-preparatory, coed school located in central Maine. We offer a challenging curriculum, including Honors and 13 AP courses, competitive athletics, and five dormitories. ESL courses are individualized to fit the needs of our students. We offer a variety of activities and programs including trips to major US cities, whitewater rafting, National Honor Society, and a championship caliber math team. A dedicated faculty, a welcoming student body, and safe location are all integral aspects of our school community. Inquire directly regarding scholarships.

Pineo Administration Center, 26 Winn Road, Lee, Maine, USA 04455
207-738-2252

Director of Admission: Deborah Jacobs
Admissions Phone:207-738-2252Toll-Free Admissions:888-433-2852Fax:207-738-3257
Email: admissions@leeacademy.org Website: www.leeacademy.org

Application Deadline: Rolling
Application Fee: $N/A
International Application Fee: $
Accept TABS Admission Application: Yes

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Founded: 1845
Campus Size: 400 acres
Grades Offered: 9th-post-grad
Accredited by: NEASC, AISNE

Student Body

	Boarding Grades 9th-post-grad	Day Grades 9th-post-grad	Total
Girls	40	79	119
Boys	81	88	169
Total	121	167	288

Tuition and Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $33,400
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: N/A
Payment Plans: Offered
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 0.00%
Average Awarded: $0

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Summary: Our courses, our guidance philosophy and our daily schedule are all designed to provide an education that is interesting, challenging, and uniquely “you.” We work closely with every student to develop an academic program that instills self-confidence, brings new knowledge, prepares the student for college and allows the student to develop the skills that are essential for economic success in the world and personal fulfillment in life. Our success in educating students for the real world has been continuous since 1845. We have educated boarding students since the early 1900's, and international students since the 1960's. Because we have high aspirations for each student, class schedules are individualized and we actively encourage students to take the most challenging courses that they can successfully complete. Our course offerings are varied and challenging, and each course has a student-centered, project-based focus. We offer 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as courses through the University of Maine via their on-line learning network. Historically, Lee Academy has excelled in the teaching of Mathematics. This tradition continues today. We offer challenging math courses at all levels and remarkably, for a school of only 270 students, we are consistently among the top math teams in Maine, regardless of school size. Lee Academy is a fully accredited TOEFL exam site, one of only eight in the entire State of Maine. The TOEFL test gives students more choices about where they can study, and is accepted by more institutions than any other English-language test in the world — including top colleges and universities worldwide. To enrich the ESL experience, international students are paired with an English speaking roommate, when possible. Advanced English language learners also serve as teaching assistants in many ELS classrooms. Frequent trips and weekend activities give students practical experience with language use, as part of our belief in “guided immersion” in American English.

Department Director: Kevin Ritchie

Average Class Size: 15

Full Time Teachers: 21

Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Number of AP Courses Offered: 13

Advanced/Enrichment Programs

5-Day Boarding
AP Courses
Post Graduate Year

Support Programs

College Counseling
ESL: Beginning
ESL: Intermediate
ESL: Advanced
Peer Tutoring
Subject Tutoring

English:

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature

History:

Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages:

French
Spanish

Religion/Philosophy:

Humanities/Social Sciences:

Sciences:

Anatomy
Biology
Chemistry
Health
Physics

Math:

Algebra
Calculus
Honors Math
Geometry
Statistics
Trigonometry

Computer Studies:

Music:

Band
Choral Music
Composition
History of Music
Individual Instructions
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Voice

Performing/Visual Arts:

Acting
Art
Art History
Design
Drama
Drawing
Film and Video
Painting
Photography
Silkscreen
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Textiles
Theater Arts
Theater Design
Woodworking

Special Programs:

Community Service
Independent Study

Distinctive or New Programs:

AP Courses Available:

Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language
English Literature
Environmental Science
US Government & Politics
Physics B
Studio Art
US History

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Department Director: Harris (Butch) Arthers

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 5

No. of Girls Dorms: 2

No. of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities:
Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet
Vending Machines

Dress Code: Casual

Student Life

Summary: Lee Academy serves local day students from twenty-three towns and Native American communities within Eastern Maine, and boarding students from across Maine, the United States and world. Our boarders over the last five years have come from sixteen states, seven Asian countries, five Central American/Caribbean countries, ten European countries, Australia, Israel and Canada. Our students possess a strong willingness to learn, a curiosity about the wider world, and a desire to be respected and to respect others.

Facilities

Baseball field(s)
Basketball court(s)

Indoor basketball court(s)

Clubs and Organizations

Community Service
Diversity Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs

Horseback Riding
Literary Magazine
Math Club
National Honor Society
Outing Club
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Pep Club
Photography

Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater
Yearbook

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Arts Department Director: Candace Parker

Athletics Department Director: Randy Harris

Notable Achievements: Our 2010-2011 Boys Basketball team won the State , Championship this year.

Arts

Art Club
Chamber Choir
Choral Music
Drama Club

Guitar Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Pep Band
Stage Band
Theater

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-Country Running
Golf
Nordic Ski Racing
Nordic Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling

Recreational Sports

Alpine Ski Racing
Alpine Skiing
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Camping
Canoeing
Cheerleading
Cross-Country Running
Dance
Equestrian
Figure Skating
Football
Free Style Skiing
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Outdoor Education
Paddle Tennis
Rafting
Rock Climbing
Ski Jumping
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball

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Department Director: Tracey Nute

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 95.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Academy of Art University	1 graduates
Bates College
Boston University	1 graduates
Colby College	2 graduates
Drexel University	1 graduates
George Washington University	1 graduates
Georgia Institute of Technology	1 graduates
Lasalle University	1 graduates
Maine Maritime Academy	2 graduates
Northeastern University	5 graduates
Penn State University	1 graduates
Rutgers University	1 graduates
School of Visual Arts, NY	1 graduates
University of California, Berkeley	1 graduates
University of Massachussetts	2 graduates
University of Nevada, Las Vegas	2 graduates
University of Pittsburgh	1 graduates
University of Utah	2 graduates
Wake Forest University	1 graduates
Washington State University	3 graduates

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

	25th percentile	75th percentile
Critical Reading	NA	NA
Mathematics	NA	NA
Writing	NA	NA

Notable Alumni

Quotes from Alumni

Diversity is what make Lee Academy an exceptional place. It better prepares us for the real world and the kinds of people we will meet. The faculty and staff are also very kind and understanding.

-Kathryn Kennedy, Class of 2010,

Lee Academy is a place where you can focus on academics and learn great study habits. At LA you can take your education and athletics to the next level.

-Corey Bingham, Class of 2007,

Lee Academy is a great place, it gives you a chance at a life, to get to the next level and get an education. Also, people really take care of you at LA, like your family, it prepares you for life.

-Sasa Devic, Class of 2007, Post Graduate

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Summary: Summer ESL (English as a Second Language) Camp Spend two or four weeks in an outdoor wonderland, Lee, Maine USA, and become fluent in English! Morning sessions will consist of classroom ESL (English as a second language) courses from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Following lunch in our converted hunting-lodge-turned-dining hall, students will spend their afternoons taking part in a variety of outdoor activities while concentrating on conversational English. Planned activities include exploring the Maine coast, mountains, woods, rivers and lakes by foot, canoe, or kayak. Spot majestic moose at Baxter State Park or climb world famous Mt. Katahdin, the highest point of the Appalachian Trail. There will also be opportunities for shopping trips and movie excursions to nearby Bangor, as well as basketball, badminton, table tennis, swimming, canoeing, cookouts, volleyball, and more! Choose one two-week program, or both. $1,800.00/$3,600.00. For more information contact Deborah Jacobs at (207) 738-2252 or email djacobs@leeacademy.org

Department Director: Deborah Jacobs

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Summary: Lee Academy provides an environment that is conducive to student learning. This environment includes challenging academics, numerous co-curricular activities and life in our boarding facilities. Lee Academy has a strong tradition of accepting students from different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students have the opportunity to interact with others who are different from themselves. Cultivating an atmosphere of openness and respect takes place on a daily basis at Lee Academy. To learn more about Lee Academy, please visit our website at www.leeacademy.org of call us, toll-free, at 1-888-433-2852.

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