Washington Academy

East Machias, Maine, USA view map
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

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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

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Director of Admission: Robin Moloff-Gautier
Admissions Phone:207-255-8301 ext.209Fax:207-255-8303
Email: admissions@washingtonacademy.org Website: www.washingtonacademy.org


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $50
  • International Application Fee: $50
  • Accept TABS Admission Application: Yes

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  • Founded: 1792
  • Campus Size: 55 acres
  • Grades Offered: 9th-post-grad
  • Accredited by: NEASC
Student Body
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: $36,500
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $12,000
  • 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
Religion/Philosophy:
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
Sciences:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Health
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
  • Multimedia
  • Web Design
Music:
  • Band
  • Recording
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Photography
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Internships
  • Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • N/A
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

Average Students Per Dorm: 33

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

Facilities

  • 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%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

University of Maine Orono
Maine Maritime Academy
Boston College
Colby College
University of Maine at Machias

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

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



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Summer English Language Institute

July 30, 2012 to August 24, 2012

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.

Registration Deadline: July 01, 2012
Tuition: $4,000
Financial Aid Available:  No
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