Carrabassett Valley Academy
School Notes Overview:
The intent and purpose of Carrabassett Valley Academy is to foster individual student development by providing the optimum balance of excellence in athletic training, with a focus on competitive skiing/snowboarding, college preparatory academics, and responsible living. This program offers the opportunity for each student to develop fully his or her intellectual and physical potential. Carrabassett Valley Academy provides a healthy, supportive environment for students and faculty to live and work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect while pursuing shared interest and individual goals....
School Overview:
Carrabassett Valley Academy |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 12 | |
| County | Franklin County, ME | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(ME) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 5% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 26 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers | |
This School |
(ME) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 185 days | 175 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 9 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The intent and purpose of Carrabassett Valley Academy is to foster individual student development by providing the optimum balance of excellence in athletic training, with a focus on competitive skiing/snowboarding, college preparatory academics, and responsible living. This program offers the opportunity for each student to develop fully his or her intellectual and physical potential. Carrabassett Valley Academy provides a healthy, supportive environment for students and faculty to live and work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect while pursuing shared interest and individual goals.
- Profile last updated: 01/20/2007
In the News:
- Opposites attract at two Maine resorts (Boston Globe)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 06:30:45 pm
Before the new millennium, Saddleback was Maine’s rising star, poised to become the “Vail of the East.’’ Its grandiose expansion plans challenged top-dog Sugarloaf for future bragging rights. Environmental and Appalachian Trail advocacy groups had other ideas, though. They sued to preserve the peak’s views and quietude and to shield future hikers from signs of development and commercialization ... - Hawksley named director of competition and wellness at Saddleback (The Lewiston Sun Journal)
posted on August 25, 2009 at 04:02:04 am
RANGELEY — Jeff Hawksley of Rangeley has been named director of the Wellness and Alpine Skiing Competition Center as well as Junior Programs at Saddleback Maine. He will run the mountain's Ski and Snowboard Competition Center. Hawksley is also the director of fitness at the Rangeley Rehabil... - .S. Ski Team announces 2010 freestyle squad (Ski Racing)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 11:43:40 pm
Nine Olympians, including the three 2009 World Championship medalists, will head up the roster for a talent-stacked 2010 U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. A total of 36 athletes have been named to the Team, which kicks of its march to the 2010 Games with World Cup competitions in Finland and France. - 2010 US Alpine Team big on promise (Ski Racing)
posted on June 24, 2009 at 05:33:46 pm
With the announcement of the 2010 edition of the U.S. Ski Team's alpine squad are a couple of things that pop out: It is one of the largest men's A teams in recent memory; and one of the smallest women's A teams. - 7 With NH Ties On US Ski Team (WMUR New Hampshire)
posted on June 23, 2009 at 08:54:02 pm
Keene's Jimmy Cochran and his Kelley Cousins lead 7 with NH ties on the US Ski Team for next season.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (04947) | School Zip (04947) |
(ME) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 1,870 people | 1,273,094 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 37% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.2 persons |
| Median Household Income | $32,850 | $38,403 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.6 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 36 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 62% / 38% |
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