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Overview

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.
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Official information of Washington Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool
B Boarding
B+ Matriculation
B Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
C Community
B- Reviews
C Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $48,000
# of Students: 400
Teacher:Student: 1:11
International Student: 20%
AP Courses: 7
Endowment: $10,000/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 46%
SAT: 1290/1600
#187

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Harvard College 1
#4 Columbia University 1
#4 Stanford University 1
#4 University of Chicago 1
#7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#15 Cornell University 1
#15 Vanderbilt University 1
LAC #4 Bowdoin College 1
LAC #4 Middlebury College 1
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#27 Tufts University 1
#30 Boston College 1
#32 New York University 1
#34 Brandeis University 1
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1
#41 Boston University 1
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#47 Lehigh University 1
#47 Northeastern University 1
#51 University of Miami 1
#57 George Washington University 1
#57 University of Connecticut 1
LAC #12 Vassar College 1
#61 Syracuse University 1
#66 Fordham University 1
LAC #14 Smith College 1
#75 Michigan State University 1
#86 Marquette University 1
#89 University of Vermont 1
LAC #19 Colby College 1
#96 University of Alabama 1
#99 Drexel University 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #40 Dickinson College 1
DePauw University 1
Indiana University--Bloomington 1
Iowa State University 1
Miami University--Oxford 1
Ohio State University--Columbus 1
Pennsylvania State University--University Park 1
Purdue University--West Lafayette 1
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick 1
St. Louis University 1
University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Wisconsin--Madison 1
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AP Courses

(Total 7)
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Physics 1
Studio Art: Drawing
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Physics 1
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(Total 12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 11)
A Cappella
Dance
Jazz
Music
Play Production
Theater
Digital Art
Media
Photography
Studio Art
A Cappella
Dance
Jazz
Music
Play Production
Theater
Digital Art
Media
Photography
Studio Art
Watercolor
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 22)
Drama
Chinese Club
Envirothon
National Honor Society
Sustainability Club
Student Council
Teens4Christ
Homecoming Committee
A Capella Washin' Tones
Jazz Ensemble
Drama
Chinese Club
Envirothon
National Honor Society
Sustainability Club
Student Council
Teens4Christ
Homecoming Committee
A Capella Washin' Tones
Jazz Ensemble
Junior Prom Committee
LGBTQIA+
Math Team
Art Club
Tri-M (Modern Music Masters) Honor Society
Chess Club Maine State Science Fair
Book Club
Sources of Strength
Crafting For a Cause
International/Community Activities
Science Club
Swim Club
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Contact Info

Official website
66 Cutler Road East Machias, ME 04630
207-255-8301 x 210
admissions@washingtonacademy.org
Maine

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1792
Campus Size: 75 acres
Boarding Rate: 12%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS, SLATE, TOEFL, Jr.
School Code:
SSAT: 8032

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 9)
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 Washington Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Washington Academy.
Washington Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Maine, US. It was founded 1792, and currently has about 400 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.washingtonacademy.org.
06.
Where is Washington Academy located?
Washington Academy is located in the State of Maine of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 246 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Washington Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Washington Academy is offering 7 AP courses.

Washington Academy also have 46% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Washington Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Washington Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 372 for all US schools.

Also Washington Academy has been favorited by 39 users.
03.
Where do Washington Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2014, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Columbia University, Stanford University and University of Chicago.
08.
How to start with an application with Washington Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Washington Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Washington Academy’s official site: http://www.washingtonacademy.org or call them at 207-255-8301 x 210.
04.
What is the application requirement for Washington Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Washington 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 Washington Academy?
Yes, here are few: Saint Andrew's School, Maine Central Institute and The Northwest School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Washington Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Washington Academy in 2024 is $49,500 , 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@washingtonacademy.org .
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Washington Academy?
The overall rating for Washington Academy is B.

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

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