Berwick Academy
School Notes Overview:
Berwick Academy was founded in 1791 to promote "Virtue and useful knowledge among the rising generations." For over 200 years the Academy has pursued its mission through a classical education of the whole person. We prepare students to prosper academically in college and to enjoy an enduring commitment to the life of the mind. We teach the creative process of the arts emphasizing performance and exhibition. We promote athletic and physical development within an ethic of sportsmanship. We nurture strength of character, individual responsibility, and a commitment to the common good. Berwick students, teachers, and families comprise a community of learners that instills the ethic of personal excellence. The Academy is one school with three divisions each designed to broaden and deepen the foundations of virtue and knowledge for the continuing development of each student's potential. We take pride in our students' accomplishments and unabashedly sing their praises to the "Hilltop." The goal of "giving one's best" is at the core of our mission. Whether the challenge is found in the classroom, on stage, or on the playing field, the Berwick community joins together in preparing students to become valuable contributors for future years....
School Overview:
Berwick Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | ||
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | ||
| Year Founded | 1791 | ||
| County | York County, ME | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 557 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(ME) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 8% | 3% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 13 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 52 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 51 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 61 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 59 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 38% | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 12 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (collared shirts, no jeans, modest attire for girls) |
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This School |
(ME) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 168 days | 175 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $23,250 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Upper School tuition is $23250 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 23% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | ||
| Head of School | Gregory J. Schneider | ||
| Admissions Director | Diane M. Field | ||
| Admissions Associate | Tim Platt | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 | ||
Sports |
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| Alpine Skiing | Ballet | ||
| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Dance | ||
| Field Hockey | Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
School Notes:
- Berwick Academy was founded in 1791 to promote "Virtue and useful knowledge among the rising generations." For over 200 years the Academy has pursued its mission through a classical education of the whole person. We prepare students to prosper academically in college and to enjoy an enduring commitment to the life of the mind. We teach the creative process of the arts emphasizing performance and exhibition. We promote athletic and physical development within an ethic of sportsmanship. We nurture strength of character, individual responsibility, and a commitment to the common good. Berwick students, teachers, and families comprise a community of learners that instills the ethic of personal excellence. The Academy is one school with three divisions each designed to broaden and deepen the foundations of virtue and knowledge for the continuing development of each student's potential. We take pride in our students' accomplishments and unabashedly sing their praises to the "Hilltop." The goal of "giving one's best" is at the core of our mission. Whether the challenge is found in the classroom, on stage, or on the playing field, the Berwick community joins together in preparing students to become valuable contributors for future years.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- Kids to give cancer patients the gift of art (Portsmouth Herald)
posted on February 26, 2010 at 07:14:24 am
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Patients at York Hospital's oncology center will soon receive a very special gift: uplifting and colorful artwork created by students of The Kendall Lower School at Berwick Academy. - High school roundup: Farmington boys bounced from Class M tourney (Foster's Daily Democrat)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 08:26:32 am
LITCHFIELD — The Farmington High School boys basketball team was eliminated from the Class S tournament on Wednesday night following a 71-50 loss at Campbell. - High school roundup: Fernholz nets game-winner for Blue Hawks (Portsmouth Herald)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 07:27:48 am
TYNGSBORO, Mass. — Derek Fernholz scored the game-winning goal with 4:27 left in overtime and the Exeter High School boys hockey team rallied for a 4-3 victory over Bishop Guertin in Division I action Wednesday. - Farrell is festival-bound (York County Coast Star)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 07:05:56 am
Farrell heads for hockey festival - High school roundup: Dover clinches playoff berth (Foster's Daily Democrat)
posted on February 23, 2010 at 08:27:52 am
DOVER — The Dover High School hockey team earned a huge 3-2 win over Lebanon Monday afternoon, and in turn secured a spot in the Division II playoffs.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (03908) | School Zip (03908) |
(ME) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,682 people | 1,273,094 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 36% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.2 persons |
| Median Household Income | $53,294 | $38,403 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 30 years old | 50 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (03908) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 78% / 22% | 62% / 38% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Seacoast Christian School - 176 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Somersworth Christian Education - 29 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Tri-city Christian Academy - 295 students - 4.9 mi. away - view location
- Portsmouth Christian Academy - 809 students - 5.6 mi. away - view location
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