Overview

Fryeburg Academy, founded in 1792, is a dynamic day and boarding school located near the White Mountain national forest and recreation area. Only one hour from the city of Portland, Maine, this historic institution is home to a diverse student body representing over 20 countries and 10 states. Our intimate boarding program is set in the context of a larger school, providing boarding students the opportunity to participate in a full array of curricular and extracurricular offerings uncommon in small boarding schools. Fryeburg Academy offers 14 advanced placement courses, a full range of ESOL courses, and a tutorial program. Extracurricular offerings include 24 varsity sports, 15 clubs and award winning theater and music programs. Recent campus improvements include the addition of the Bion Cram Library, the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, the Ada Cram Wadsworth Arena and the Harvey Dow Gibson Recreation Center.
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Official information of Fryeburg Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Boarding
B- Matriculation
A- Academics
A Extracurricular activities
C Community
B+ Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $52,500
Day S. Tuition: $52,500
# of Students: 650
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 19%
AP Courses: 13
Endowment: $69,231/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 80%
SAT: 1190/1600
#148

US Boarding School

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Columbia University 1
#3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 2
#12 Dartmouth College 3
#17 Cornell University 3
#19 Washington University in St. Louis 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 3
#21 Emory University 6
#22 University of California: Berkeley 3
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 4
#28 University of Virginia 4
#29 Georgia Institute of Technology 5
#29 New York University 3
#29 University of Rochester 6
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 4
#34 University of Florida 4
#36 University of California: Irvine 5
#37 Boston College 3
#37 University of California: San Diego 5
#39 University of California: Davis 3
#40 Boston University 4
#40 Brandeis University 2
#40 Case Western Reserve University 3
#40 Northeastern University 5
#46 University of Wisconsin-Madison 5
#48 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 3
#50 Lehigh University 1
#50 Pepperdine University 1
#50 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#50 University of Georgia 2
LAC #10 Washington and Lee University 1
#54 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 9
#54 Syracuse University 2
LAC #11 Colby College 5
#57 Penn State University Park 11
#57 Purdue University 2
#57 University of Miami 3
#57 University of Pittsburgh 3
#62 University of Washington 4
#64 University of Connecticut 2
#64 University of Massachusetts Amherst 3
#64 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3
#70 George Washington University 1
#70 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#74 Fordham University 3
#74 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3
#79 Baylor University 3
#79 Indiana University Bloomington 2
SUNY University at Buffalo 3
#84 Marquette University 1
#84 Michigan State University 1
#91 University of Delaware 1
#91 University of San Diego 1
#97 University of San Francisco 1
#104 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
LAC #21 Bates College 3
LAC #25 Macalester College 1
#132 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Newark Campus 1
LAC #33 Oberlin College 2
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AP Courses

(Total 13)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Statistics
United States History
Environmental Science
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Statistics
United States History
Environmental Science
Computer Science Principles
Music Theory
Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports

(Total 17)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 14)
Band
Chorus
Guitar
Music Theory
Piano
Theater
Digital Art
Digital Photography
Film
Illustration
Band
Chorus
Guitar
Music Theory
Piano
Theater
Digital Art
Digital Photography
Film
Illustration
Photo
Portfolio
Sculpture
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 49)
Abeltone Live/Electronic Music Club
All School Musical
Art Club
Audio-Visual Club
Big Band
Biology Club
Birth of the Cool Combo
CAKE: Caring Acts of Kindness Every Day
Chess Club
Clean Minds for Recovery
Abeltone Live/Electronic Music Club
All School Musical
Art Club
Audio-Visual Club
Big Band
Biology Club
Birth of the Cool Combo
CAKE: Caring Acts of Kindness Every Day
Chess Club
Clean Minds for Recovery
Co-Curricular Ensemble
Daniel Webster Society
Dinner Bell
Dorm Council
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Environmental Club
FA Girl Up
FOREST: Fryeburg Outdoor Rec & Enviornmental Stewardship
French Club
Fryeburg Academy International Club
GSTA
Interact
Jazz Band
Jazz Combos List of 24 items
Junior Classical League
Library Council
Magic Card Club
Math Team
Meditation Group Model United Nations
Mountain Biking
National Honor Society
One Act Drama Competition
Outing Club and Trail Crew
Partner's Club
Photo Club
Prom Committee
Raider Patrol
Robotics
Rock Band
Scholar Bowl
Student Council
Sustainability "Green" Team
Ultimate Frisbee
Unified Special Olympics
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Yearbook
Youth in Government
Residential Life
Dining at FA
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1792
Campus Size: 105 acres
Boarding Rate: 25%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior,SLEP
School Code:
TOEFL: 8139
SSAT: 2369

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 10)
4.6/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 2)
4.0 / 5 Overall
3.5 / 5 Academics
2.0 / 5 Campus
2.0 / 5 Student Life
4.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
1.5 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 39)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Fryeburg Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Fryeburg Academy.
Fryeburg Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Maine, US. It was founded 1792 , and currently has about 650 students, 19.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/.
02.
Does Fryeburg Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Fryeburg Academy is offering 13 AP courses.

In recent years, 79 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Fryeburg Academy also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Fryeburg Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 1.52% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.64% go to top 25, and about 0.61% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Fryeburg Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Fryeburg Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Fryeburg Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Fryeburg Academy in 2024 is $60,075 , 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@fryeburgacademy.org .
06.
Where is Fryeburg Academy located?
Fryeburg Academy is located in the State of Maine of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 117 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Fryeburg Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Fryeburg Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 187 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Fryeburg Academy has been favorited by 118 users.
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How to start with an application with Fryeburg Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Fryeburg Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Fryeburg Academy’s official site: https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/ or call them at 207-935-2001.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Fryeburg Academy?
Yes, here are few: Bridgton Academy, Gould Academy and Hebron Academy.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Fryeburg Academy?
The overall rating for Fryeburg Academy is B+.

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