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Overview

George Stevens Academy is an independent high school located on the coast of Maine. Grounded in its traditions, the Academy is a caring educational community invested in meeting the needs of each student. The Academy offers a challenging, comprehensive program of studies that fosters intellectual inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge, inspires creativity, develops self-reliance, and prepares its graduates for a purposeful life in an ever-changing world. The extensive curriculum includes AP and honors courses, environmental and marine science, programs in the arts and industrial technology, ESL, and three foreign languages. With over 35 clubs, activities, and sports, Academy students have many opportunities to explore their interests. Some of the more unique possibilities for involvement are a sailing team, an award-winning jazz band, a chamber music group, an annual arts festival, and an Independent Study and Internship Program.
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Official information of George Stevens Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool
B- Boarding
B- Matriculation
C Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
C Community
B Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $48,000
# of Students: 335
Teacher:Student: 1:10
International Student: 8%
AP Courses: 10
Endowment: $20,896/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 50%
SAT: 1141/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#103 Clark University 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
#202 Springfield College 1
Earlham College 1
Eastern Maine Community College 1
Endicott College 1
Husson University 1
Ithaca College 1
Maine College of Art 1
Maine Maritime Academy 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Sarah Lawrence College 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of Maine 1
University of Maine at Farmington 1
University of Southern Maine 1
Wheaton College 1
Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1
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AP Courses

(Total 10)
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
Human Geography
Statistics
United States History
Studio Art: Drawing
Biology
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
Human Geography
Statistics
United States History
Studio Art: Drawing
Biology
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(Total 10)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 12)
Band
Dance
Jazz
Music Theory
Animation
Drawing
Illustration
Painting
Photo
Printmaking
Band
Dance
Jazz
Music Theory
Animation
Drawing
Illustration
Painting
Photo
Printmaking
Architecture
Design Engineering
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 7)
Chess Club
Gender & Sexuality Alliance
Math Team
Poetry Out Loud
Student Council
Environmental Awareness Club
language clubs
Chess Club
Gender & Sexuality Alliance
Math Team
Poetry Out Loud
Student Council
Environmental Awareness Club
language clubs
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Contact Info

Official website
23 Union Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207)374-2808
admissions@georgestevens.org
Maine

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1803
Campus Size: 270 acres
Boarding Rate: 16%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 8826
SSAT: 3367

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
4.0/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
4.0 / 5 Overall
3.5 / 5 Academics
3.0 / 5 Campus
3.5 / 5 Student Life
3.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
2.5 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about George Stevens Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about George Stevens Academy.
George Stevens Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Maine, US. It was founded 1803 , and currently has about 335 students, 8.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.georgestevensacademy.org.
02.
Does George Stevens Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
George Stevens Academy is offering 10 AP courses.

George Stevens Academy also have 50% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do George Stevens Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bowdoin College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Clark University and Rochester Institute of Technology.
04.
What is the application requirement for George Stevens Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, George Stevens 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 George Stevens Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for George Stevens Academy in 2024 is $48,000 , 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@georgestevens.org .
06.
Where is George Stevens Academy located?
George Stevens Academy is located in the State of Maine of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 188 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is George Stevens Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, George Stevens Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 240 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also George Stevens Academy has been favorited by 79 users.
08.
How to start with an application with George Stevens Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about George Stevens Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit George Stevens Academy’s official site: http://www.georgestevensacademy.org or call them at (207)374-2808.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to George Stevens Academy?
Yes, here are few: John Bapst School, Maine Central Institute and Lincoln Academy.

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

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

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