Gould Academy

Po Box 860, Bethel, ME, 04217-0421
Gould Academy prepares academically motivated students for college and helps them to become independent-minded, ethical citizens who will lead lives of purpose, action, excellence, and compassion in a dynamic world. We know, respect, and embrace each student. bring teachers and students together in relationships that nurture each student’s intellect, growing self-confidence, self-determination, and respect for others. We challenge students to strive for their personal best in every pursuit. At the heart of any Gould endeavor are the energy to try, the willingness to risk, and the capacity to persevere. We promote curiosity, open-minded exploration, and disciplined analysis in our students’ work. We believe that the complete development of each student requires intensive experiences in academics, athletics, arts, community life and the natural world. We prepare students for successful and responsible global citizenship.

School Overview:

Gould Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1836
Student Body
Total Students 239 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 10 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $41,500
Acceptance Rate 75%
Admissions Director Todd Ormiston
Admissions Associate Rebecca Andreozzi
Sports
Total Sports Offered 19 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Climbing
Cross Country Cycling
Dance Equestrian
Field Hockey Freestyle Skiing
Golf Lacrosse
Mountain Biking Nordic Skiing
Rock Climbing Snowboarding
Soccer Softball
Tennis

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Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Boxberry School
Gr. K-6 | 6.9 mi. away
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Gr. PK | 10.9 mi. away
Forestdale Sda School
Gr. 3-9 | 13.3 mi. away
Oxford Hills Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 14.5 mi. away
Dodge House School
Gr. 3-9 | 15.7 mi. away

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