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Overview

Since 1883, Houghton Academy has offered a traditional, college-preparatory education based on a Christian worldview. Positive, hard-working students develop a global perspective while living on a safe, rural campus with peers from around the world.
Official information of Houghton Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool
C Boarding
B- Matriculation
C Academics
C Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B Reviews
C Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $36,000
# of Students: 92
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 32%
AP Courses: 17
Endowment: $1,087/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 67%
SAT: 1680/2400
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
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#15 Cornell University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
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#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#52 University of Washington 1
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#61 Syracuse University 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#70 Texas A&M University 1
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#72 Baylor University 1
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#75 Michigan State University 1
#75 University of Delaware 1
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#82 University of Iowa 1
#86 University of Denver 1
#89 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1
SUNY University at Binghamton 1
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#89 University of Vermont 1
#96 Florida State University 1
#99 Drexel University 1
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
LAC #32 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #32 University of Richmond 1
LAC #40 Dickinson College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 17)
Microeconomics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
French Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics 2
Calculus AB
Microeconomics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
French Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics 2
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Statistics
Macroeconomics
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(Total 5)
Basketball
Cheerleading
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball

Arts

(Total 8)
Band
Choir
Music
Art History
Digital Photography
Studio Art
Art
Design
Band
Choir
Music
Art History
Digital Photography
Studio Art
Art
Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 11)
Band
Choir
Handbell Choir
Ski/Snowboard Club
Yearbook
Community Service Club
National Honor Society
Student Senate
Worship Team
Badminton Club
Band
Choir
Handbell Choir
Ski/Snowboard Club
Yearbook
Community Service Club
National Honor Society
Student Senate
Worship Team
Badminton Club
Drama Club
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Contact Info

Official website
9790 Thayer Street Houghton, NY 14744
585-567-8115
http://www.houghtonacademy.org/admissions/boarding
New York

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1883
Campus Size: 25 acres
Boarding Rate: 37%
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: 02/14
Interview: Skype, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL,SAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 2144
SSAT: 4025

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Houghton Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Houghton Academy.
Houghton Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Cleveland, New York, US. It was founded 1883, and currently has about 92 students, 32.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.houghtonacademy.org.
06.
Where is Houghton Academy located?
Houghton Academy is located in the State of New York of USA. The closest major city is Cleveland, which is about 195 miles away from school. Most families can choose Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Houghton Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Houghton Academy is offering 17 AP courses.

Houghton Academy also have 67% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Houghton Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Houghton Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 323 for all US schools.

Also Houghton Academy has been favorited by 52 users.
03.
Where do Houghton Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2015-2019, some students attended Williams College, Cornell University, University of California: Berkeley, Middlebury College and Georgetown University.
08.
How to start with an application with Houghton Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Houghton Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Houghton Academy’s official site: http://www.houghtonacademy.org or call them at 585-567-8115.
04.
What is the application requirement for Houghton Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Houghton 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).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Houghton Academy?
Yes, here are few: Groton School, Miss Porter's School and Phillips Academy Andover.

The closest major city is Cleveland. You can find out more schools near Cleveland here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Houghton Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Houghton Academy in 2024 is $0 , 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 http://www.houghtonacademy.org/admissions/boarding .
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Houghton Academy?
The overall rating for Houghton Academy is C.

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

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